YEARLY HIGH
27.9641 MUR
YEARLY LOW
24.7276 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.8198 MUR

2016 CAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 27.9641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 24.7276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2365 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.4257 to the December average rate of 26.9166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9641 was down 5.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.6023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,821 MUR
2015 Average 137,403 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 123,638 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,182.46 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.7158
25.2176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 26.7197, compared to 26.9200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.2498 MUR (High: 27.9353 / Low: 26.6855). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5354 MUR (High: 27.1632 / Low: 26.6278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2498
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3336 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 27.1767) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.7231), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5464 (-5.38%).

2016 Avg (May) 27.1767
2015 Avg (May) 28.7231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9132 24.7276 25.4257
February 26.6687 25.5387 25.9257
March 27.3048 26.6886 26.9202
April 27.9353 26.6855 27.3622
May 27.9641 26.8253 27.1767
June 27.8411 27.1507 27.5076
July 27.5050 26.8770 27.1740
August 27.3782 26.7175 27.0213
September 27.4013 26.7177 26.9552
October 27.1632 26.6278 26.8646
November 26.8595 26.2190 26.5883
December 27.3825 26.4464 26.9166