2016 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3551 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3420 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3499 MUR

2016 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.3420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3524 to the December average rate of 0.3517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3551 was down 11.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,776 MUR

2015 Average 1,790 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,710 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3530

0.3458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.3500, compared to 0.3498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0086 MUR (High: 0.3506 / Low: 0.3420). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MUR (High: 0.3503 / Low: 0.3489).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3507) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0379 (-9.75%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3507

2015 Avg (March) 0.3886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3551	0.3498	0.3524
February	0.3535	0.3486	0.3506
March	0.3551	0.3471	0.3507
April	0.3479	0.3460	0.3467
May	0.3513	0.3467	0.3491
June	0.3529	0.3489	0.3507
July	0.3503	0.3489	0.3495
August	0.3506	0.3420	0.3464
September	0.3504	0.3474	0.3485
October	0.3535	0.3491	0.3513
November	0.3545	0.3486	0.3516
December	0.3528	0.3507	0.3517