YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0568 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0593 MUR

2017 XAF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0581 to the December average rate of 0.0610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0617 was down 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308 MUR
2016 Average 299 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 284 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.38 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0614
0.0571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0582, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 MUR (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0575). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MUR (High: 0.0605 / Low: 0.0597).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0610) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+5.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0610
2016 Avg (December) 0.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0587 0.0572 0.0581
February 0.0585 0.0571 0.0576
March 0.0582 0.0568 0.0577
April 0.0582 0.0570 0.0575
May 0.0600 0.0575 0.0587
June 0.0601 0.0590 0.0594
July 0.0605 0.0597 0.0599
August 0.0604 0.0591 0.0597
September 0.0612 0.0597 0.0605
October 0.0615 0.0601 0.0609
November 0.0615 0.0605 0.0610
December 0.0617 0.0605 0.0610