YEARLY HIGH
15.8753 MUR
YEARLY LOW
14.5793 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2317 MUR

2017 TOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.8753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 14.5793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2960 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5892 to the December average rate of 14.7761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.8753 was down 2.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.3261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,376 MUR
2016 Average 78,879 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 72,897 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,479.83 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.8161
14.6816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 15.4081, compared to 15.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4081
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.7253 MUR (High: 15.3046 / Low: 14.5793). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1409 MUR (High: 15.6509 / Low: 15.5099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7253
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1409

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 15.7216) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.7055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+0.10%).

2017 Avg (February) 15.7216
2016 Avg (February) 15.7055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6509 15.5099 15.5892
February 15.8753 15.5052 15.7216
March 15.8011 15.2571 15.4863
April 15.4594 15.0411 15.3326
May 15.2521 14.7194 15.0518
June 15.4033 15.1107 15.2671
July 15.3939 15.1098 15.2544
August 15.2897 14.6834 15.0329
September 15.2826 14.8827 15.0582
October 15.3276 14.9853 15.1978
November 15.3046 14.5793 15.0120
December 14.9261 14.6107 14.7761