YEARLY HIGH
0.1444 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1303 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1379 MUR

2017 YER to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.1303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1434 to the December average rate of 0.1351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1444 was down 14.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 722 MUR
2016 Average 742 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 651 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.76 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1445
0.1313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1410, compared to 0.1348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0046 MUR (High: 0.1379 / Low: 0.1332). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MUR (High: 0.1431 / Low: 0.1417).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1434) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0243 (-14.49%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1434
2016 Avg (January) 0.1677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1444 0.1421 0.1434
February 0.1431 0.1417 0.1420
March 0.1426 0.1403 0.1417
April 0.1416 0.1391 0.1407
May 0.1407 0.1380 0.1393
June 0.1394 0.1377 0.1388
July 0.1379 0.1332 0.1363
August 0.1340 0.1303 0.1324
September 0.1358 0.1313 0.1331
October 0.1368 0.1352 0.1359
November 0.1378 0.1338 0.1362
December 0.1366 0.1336 0.1351