YEARLY HIGH
0.3446 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3118 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3258 MUR

2017 XPF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.3118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3188 to the December average rate of 0.3355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3446 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,723 MUR
2016 Average 1,647 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,559 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.14 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3375
0.3130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3190, compared to 0.3326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0319 MUR (High: 0.3446 / Low: 0.3127). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.3380 / Low: 0.3327).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.3168) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-4.70%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.3168
2016 Avg (February) 0.3325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3215 0.3150 0.3188
February 0.3446 0.3127 0.3168
March 0.3200 0.3118 0.3161
April 0.3195 0.3126 0.3150
May 0.3284 0.3142 0.3219
June 0.3298 0.3235 0.3255
July 0.3328 0.3265 0.3292
August 0.3321 0.3250 0.3281
September 0.3364 0.3281 0.3326
October 0.3383 0.3301 0.3350
November 0.3380 0.3327 0.3354
December 0.3390 0.3328 0.3355