YEARLY HIGH
0.7959 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.7548 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7729 MUR

2016 DOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.7959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.7548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7916 to the December average rate of 0.7728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7959 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,980 MUR
2015 Average 3,903 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,774 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.63 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7945
0.7607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.7766, compared to 0.7692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0207 MUR (High: 0.7755 / Low: 0.7548). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MUR (High: 0.7736 / Low: 0.7672).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7916) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0662 (+9.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7916
2015 Avg (January) 0.7255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7959 0.7866 0.7916
February 0.7923 0.7772 0.7835
March 0.7884 0.7707 0.7790
April 0.7721 0.7635 0.7660
May 0.7726 0.7644 0.7672
June 0.7761 0.7689 0.7723
July 0.7736 0.7672 0.7706
August 0.7755 0.7548 0.7635
September 0.7700 0.7628 0.7656
October 0.7783 0.7646 0.7708
November 0.7782 0.7650 0.7718
December 0.7764 0.7677 0.7728