YEARLY HIGH
274.9889 GNF
YEARLY LOW
255.0014 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
264.5167 GNF

2017 MUR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 274.9889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 255.0014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9875 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.0505 to the December average rate of 266.7744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 274.9889 was up 4.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 263.3818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,374,944 GNF
2016 Average 1,177,747 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,275,007 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,937.37 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

270.5331
260.1885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GNF 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 262.6440, compared to 266.3893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.6440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 266.3893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 13.3049 GNF (High: 268.3063 / Low: 255.0014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9259 GNF (High: 266.2511 / Low: 261.3252).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.3049
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.1245 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1245

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 269.6710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 257.5291), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1420 (+4.71%).

2017 Avg (August) 269.6710
2016 Avg (August) 257.5291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.8717 255.8236 261.0505
February 266.2838 259.8391 263.9560
March 266.8854 259.7384 263.4669
April 268.3063 255.0014 263.3256
May 269.5837 257.4162 262.9452
June 263.2984 256.9286 261.1198
July 269.4809 259.8996 264.0689
August 274.9889 264.7643 269.6710
September 273.0412 263.9788 269.1914
October 266.2511 261.3252 264.0669
November 270.3195 261.1233 264.5632
December 269.7427 263.6254 266.7744