YEARLY HIGH
18.1106 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.3092 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2533 MUR

2017 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 18.1106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 16.3092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8014 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9360 to the December average rate of 16.9031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.1106 was up 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.1010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,553 MUR
2016 Average 88,792 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 81,546 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,006.95 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.0732
16.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 17.6346, compared to 16.8720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.5800 MUR (High: 17.2572 / Low: 16.6773). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2005 MUR (High: 17.1255 / Low: 16.9250).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5800
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4941 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.9360) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0959 (-0.53%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.9360
2016 Avg (January) 18.0319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1106 17.7107 17.9360
February 17.8873 17.6725 17.7650
March 17.7818 17.5602 17.7036
April 17.7245 17.4122 17.6061
May 17.6095 17.2742 17.4308
June 17.4367 17.2337 17.3659
July 17.2572 16.6773 17.0579
August 16.7405 16.3092 16.5638
September 16.9900 16.4385 16.6588
October 17.1255 16.9250 17.0064
November 17.2520 16.7518 17.0419
December 17.0870 16.7233 16.9031