YEARLY HIGH
0.0402 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0386 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0395 MUR

2016 KPW to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0402 was down 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201 MUR
2015 Average 195 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 193 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0402
0.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0395, compared to 0.0395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0009 MUR (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MUR (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0393).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+11.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0401
2015 Avg (January) 0.0359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0402 0.0398 0.0401
February 0.0401 0.0395 0.0397
March 0.0400 0.0392 0.0395
April 0.0392 0.0389 0.0390
May 0.0394 0.0389 0.0391
June 0.0396 0.0392 0.0394
July 0.0394 0.0393 0.0393
August 0.0395 0.0386 0.0390
September 0.0394 0.0391 0.0392
October 0.0398 0.0393 0.0395
November 0.0400 0.0394 0.0398
December 0.0401 0.0398 0.0399