YEARLY HIGH
3.6195 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.1180 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4182 MUR

2017 VEF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.6195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 3.1180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5015 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5925 to the December average rate of 3.2837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.6195 was down 36.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.7285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,098 MUR
2016 Average 20,381 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 15,590 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,507.65 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6252
3.2318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 3.5198, compared to 3.3166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3275 MUR (High: 3.4455 / Low: 3.1180). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 MUR (High: 3.5828 / Low: 3.5473).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3275
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

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 0.1150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.5925) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.7064), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1139 (-37.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.5925
2016 Avg (January) 5.7064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6195 3.5563 3.5925
February 3.5828 3.5473 3.5565
March 3.5603 3.5156 3.5449
April 3.5406 3.4224 3.5022
May 3.5272 3.4185 3.4615
June 3.4893 3.4043 3.4613
July 3.4531 3.2882 3.3795
August 3.3250 3.2089 3.2646
September 3.3954 3.2559 3.3091
October 3.4302 3.2317 3.3654
November 3.4455 3.1180 3.2973
December 3.4067 3.1316 3.2837