YEARLY HIGH
4.6030 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1830 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4175 MUR

2017 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 4.1830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4200 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5667 to the December average rate of 4.3479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6030 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,015 MUR
2016 Average 22,447 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,915 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,100.15 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5955
4.2500
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.5042, compared to 4.3309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1715 MUR (High: 4.4276 / Low: 4.2561). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0540 MUR (High: 4.5990 / Low: 4.5450).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1715
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0805 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.5667) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.4290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1377 (+3.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.5667
2016 Avg (January) 4.4290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6030 4.5323 4.5667
February 4.5990 4.5450 4.5648
March 4.5854 4.5175 4.5564
April 4.5535 4.4411 4.5032
May 4.4812 4.3791 4.4250
June 4.4688 4.3679 4.4090
July 4.3931 4.2887 4.3593
August 4.3283 4.1830 4.2788
September 4.3442 4.2490 4.2913
October 4.3866 4.3221 4.3547
November 4.4276 4.2561 4.3534
December 4.3981 4.2774 4.3479