YEARLY HIGH
0.5420 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5186 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5288 MUR

2016 INR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0234 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5361 to the December average rate of 0.5299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5420 was down 8.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 135,501 MUR
2015 Average 136,882 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 129,649 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,851.64 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5373
0.5225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.5287, compared to 0.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0184 MUR (High: 0.5392 / Low: 0.5207). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MUR (High: 0.5322 / Low: 0.5263).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5361) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+3.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5361
2015 Avg (January) 0.5192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5420 0.5296 0.5361
February 0.5323 0.5186 0.5237
March 0.5347 0.5282 0.5318
April 0.5322 0.5263 0.5282
May 0.5290 0.5210 0.5254
June 0.5328 0.5218 0.5273
July 0.5297 0.5236 0.5273
August 0.5324 0.5192 0.5247
September 0.5316 0.5249 0.5286
October 0.5369 0.5301 0.5334
November 0.5392 0.5207 0.5287
December 0.5333 0.5249 0.5299