YEARLY HIGH
13.3668 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.0695 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7681 MUR

2017 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.3668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 12.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2973 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2759 to the December average rate of 12.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.3668 was down 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,834 MUR
2016 Average 65,753 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 60,348 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,486.47 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3777
12.1561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 13.0502, compared to 12.4860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.4292 MUR (High: 12.7711 / Low: 12.3419). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1273 MUR (High: 13.2373 / Low: 13.1100).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4292
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1273

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 0.3657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.2759) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3519), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0760 (-0.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.2759
2016 Avg (January) 13.3519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3668 13.1526 13.2759
February 13.2373 13.1100 13.1438
March 13.1593 12.9953 13.1014
April 13.1169 12.8858 13.0293
May 13.0318 12.7837 12.8995
June 12.9039 12.7536 12.8515
July 12.7711 12.3419 12.6236
August 12.3887 12.0695 12.2579
September 12.5733 12.1652 12.3282
October 12.6736 12.5252 12.5855
November 12.7672 12.3970 12.6117
December 12.6451 12.3759 12.5090