YEARLY HIGH
0.0827 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0759 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0801 MUR

2016 KMF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0799 to the December average rate of 0.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0827 was up 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 413 MUR
2015 Average 396 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 379 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.14 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0823
0.0765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0808, compared to 0.0794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0047 MUR (High: 0.0816 / Low: 0.0769). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MUR (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0793).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0818) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+2.10%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0818
2015 Avg (June) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0814 0.0787 0.0799
February 0.0817 0.0795 0.0806
March 0.0813 0.0794 0.0804
April 0.0816 0.0801 0.0809
May 0.0823 0.0796 0.0811
June 0.0827 0.0805 0.0818
July 0.0821 0.0792 0.0809
August 0.0806 0.0786 0.0792
September 0.0808 0.0793 0.0803
October 0.0811 0.0791 0.0803
November 0.0816 0.0769 0.0788
December 0.0780 0.0759 0.0770