YEARLY HIGH
1.2707 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1316 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2050 MUR

2017 UYU to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.2707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 1.1316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1391 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2549 to the December average rate of 1.1700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2707 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,353 MUR
2016 Average 5,907 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,658 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 695.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2652
1.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 1.2442, compared to 1.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0786 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0406 MUR (High: 1.2176 / Low: 1.1769). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 MUR (High: 1.2333 / Low: 1.2161).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.2544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1232 (+10.89%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.2544
2016 Avg (February) 1.1311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2648 1.2273 1.2549
February 1.2707 1.2421 1.2544
March 1.2659 1.2278 1.2524
April 1.2458 1.2256 1.2374
May 1.2613 1.2275 1.2410
June 1.2333 1.2161 1.2254
July 1.2176 1.1769 1.1923
August 1.1705 1.1316 1.1577
September 1.1636 1.1396 1.1514
October 1.1704 1.1431 1.1576
November 1.1814 1.1408 1.1650
December 1.1841 1.1546 1.1700