YEARLY HIGH
2.8280 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.3473 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5948 MUR

2017 SZL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 2.8280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.3473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4807 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6485 to the December average rate of 2.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8280 was up 5.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.6782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,140 MUR
2016 Average 12,119 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 11,736 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,403.39 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7752
2.3828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.6710, compared to 2.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.2938 MUR (High: 2.7330 / Low: 2.4392). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0696 MUR (High: 2.6819 / Low: 2.6123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2938
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1269 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.7425) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.3159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4266 (+18.42%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.7425
2016 Avg (March) 2.3159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6819 2.6123 2.6485
February 2.7408 2.6322 2.6903
March 2.8280 2.6241 2.7425
April 2.7039 2.5327 2.6156
May 2.6993 2.5312 2.6316
June 2.7418 2.6420 2.6973
July 2.6632 2.5551 2.5974
August 2.5502 2.4513 2.5030
September 2.5789 2.4822 2.5350
October 2.5435 2.4104 2.4848
November 2.4699 2.3473 2.4155
December 2.7330 2.4392 2.5756