YEARLY HIGH
48.7327 MUR
YEARLY LOW
46.1309 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8293 MUR

2017 XDR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 48.7327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 46.1309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6018 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4843 to the December average rate of 47.8566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.7327 was down 3.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.2451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,664 MUR
2016 Average 246,858 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 230,655 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,009.12 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.6580
46.5740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 48.0798, compared to 47.5788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.5788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 1.3090 MUR (High: 48.0238 / Low: 46.7148). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2446 MUR (High: 48.1562 / Low: 47.9116).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3090
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2446

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 0.8514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 48.4843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.8401), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3558 (-2.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 48.4843
2016 Avg (January) 49.8401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7327 48.0961 48.4843
February 48.5241 47.9281 48.1414
March 48.2427 47.7339 47.9569
April 48.2699 47.6883 47.9261
May 48.4867 47.3272 47.9365
June 48.1562 47.9116 48.0338
July 47.9574 46.9179 47.5990
August 47.1212 46.1309 46.7476
September 48.0238 46.7148 47.3395
October 48.1860 47.7175 47.9361
November 48.3143 47.4897 47.9939
December 48.1789 47.4246 47.8566