YEARLY HIGH
3.6906 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.5249 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6239 MUR

2016 MAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 3.6906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.5249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1657 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6407 to the December average rate of 3.5534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6906 was down 1.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,453 MUR
2015 Average 18,001 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 17,625 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828.61 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.6669
3.5431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 3.6447, compared to 3.6031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1240 MUR (High: 3.6630 / Low: 3.5390). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 MUR (High: 3.6268 / Low: 3.5947).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1240
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 3.6527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+0.74%).

2016 Avg (June) 3.6527
2015 Avg (June) 3.6258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6816 3.6040 3.6407
February 3.6895 3.6134 3.6565
March 3.6746 3.6289 3.6466
April 3.6565 3.6171 3.6353
May 3.6822 3.6050 3.6363
June 3.6906 3.6240 3.6527
July 3.6268 3.5947 3.6109
August 3.6410 3.5683 3.6105
September 3.6500 3.6102 3.6300
October 3.6492 3.5985 3.6238
November 3.6630 3.5390 3.5902
December 3.5931 3.5249 3.5534