YEARLY HIGH
20.1870 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.3507 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8083 MUR

2016 AWG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 20.1870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 19.3507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8364 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1111 to the December average rate of 20.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.1870 was down 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.4512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,935 MUR
2015 Average 97,941 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 96,753 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,181.81 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.1645
19.5238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 19.8110, compared to 19.8055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.4614 MUR (High: 19.8121 / Low: 19.3507). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0782 MUR (High: 19.7823 / Low: 19.7041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4614
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0782

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2639 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 20.1111) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.0363), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0748 (+11.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 20.1111
2015 Avg (January) 18.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1870 19.9960 20.1111
February 20.1354 19.8034 19.9341
March 20.0631 19.6712 19.8411
April 19.6518 19.5213 19.5772
May 19.7897 19.5414 19.6231
June 19.8865 19.6988 19.7795
July 19.7823 19.7041 19.7455
August 19.8121 19.3507 19.5871
September 19.7978 19.6129 19.6978
October 19.9941 19.7172 19.8458
November 20.0774 19.7803 19.9488
December 20.0819 19.9473 20.0078