YEARLY HIGH
0.5660 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.5030 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5346 MDL

2017 MUR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.5660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.5030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5591 to the December average rate of 0.5082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5660 was down 1.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5723, 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 2,830 MDL
2016 Average 2,799 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 2,515 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.68 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5667
0.5028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MDL 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 0.5469, compared to 0.5223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0324 MDL (High: 0.5532 / Low: 0.5208). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MDL (High: 0.5263 / Low: 0.5225).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.5614) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5615), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.03%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.5614
2016 Avg (February) 0.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5618 0.5538 0.5591
February 0.5660 0.5575 0.5614
March 0.5640 0.5499 0.5558
April 0.5542 0.5418 0.5487
May 0.5532 0.5208 0.5320
June 0.5263 0.5225 0.5242
July 0.5426 0.5241 0.5308
August 0.5477 0.5328 0.5393
September 0.5415 0.5172 0.5304
October 0.5195 0.5050 0.5120
November 0.5208 0.5057 0.5128
December 0.5138 0.5030 0.5082