YEARLY HIGH
0.0303 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0260 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 MUR

2016 MMK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 0.0303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0278 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0303 was down 14.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151 MUR
2015 Average 159 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 130 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.55 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0304
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0278). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0297).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.0300) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0323), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-7.12%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.0300
2015 Avg (July) 0.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0279 0.0274 0.0278
February 0.0292 0.0278 0.0287
March 0.0295 0.0289 0.0293
April 0.0302 0.0289 0.0297
May 0.0302 0.0297 0.0300
June 0.0303 0.0296 0.0299
July 0.0303 0.0298 0.0300
August 0.0300 0.0288 0.0294
September 0.0294 0.0281 0.0287
October 0.0285 0.0277 0.0280
November 0.0281 0.0272 0.0276
December 0.0273 0.0260 0.0266