YEARLY HIGH
52.9602 MUR
YEARLY LOW
43.3622 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.1448 MUR

2016 FKP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 52.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 43.3622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5980 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.9500 to the December average rate of 44.8354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.9602 was down 4.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 55.6923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 264,801 MUR
2015 Average 268,283 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 216,811 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,990.09 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.7496
43.1552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 50.9117, compared to 45.3779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.7341 MUR (High: 52.7712 / Low: 47.0371). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0186 MUR (High: 45.0132 / Low: 43.9947).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.7341
November Spread (Stable) ±1.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.8060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 51.9500) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.9207), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0294 (+6.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 51.9500
2015 Avg (January) 48.9207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.9602 51.0202 51.9500
February 52.4013 49.4792 51.1525
March 51.3565 49.8195 50.7543
April 51.2309 49.3084 50.2097
May 51.8998 50.4047 51.0287
June 52.7712 47.0371 50.3751
July 47.2296 45.5813 46.5691
August 47.2626 44.7885 45.9766
September 47.3269 45.8013 46.3919
October 45.9563 43.3622 43.9547
November 45.0132 43.9947 44.5396
December 45.6925 44.0107 44.8354