YEARLY HIGH
0.2391 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2172 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2265 SBD

2017 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.2391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2190 to the December average rate of 0.2300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2391 was up 4.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2293, 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 1,195 SBD
2016 Average 1,114 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,086 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.07 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2352
0.2175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SBD 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 0.2221, compared to 0.2309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0091 SBD (High: 0.2350 / Low: 0.2259). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SBD (High: 0.2200 / Low: 0.2174).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2337) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+4.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2337
2016 Avg (August) 0.2228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2206 0.2172 0.2190
February 0.2200 0.2174 0.2191
March 0.2214 0.2181 0.2195
April 0.2252 0.2196 0.2221
May 0.2284 0.2232 0.2260
June 0.2289 0.2238 0.2268
July 0.2332 0.2276 0.2294
August 0.2391 0.2310 0.2337
September 0.2353 0.2302 0.2330
October 0.2314 0.2280 0.2296
November 0.2350 0.2259 0.2297
December 0.2338 0.2274 0.2300