YEARLY HIGH
0.1169 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0977 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1013 MUR

2016 MRO to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1079 to the December average rate of 0.1003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1169 was down 7.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585 MUR
2015 Average 568 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 488 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.41 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1088
0.0979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1029, compared to 0.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0123 MUR (High: 0.1169 / Low: 0.1046). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MUR (High: 0.1002 / Low: 0.0991).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1079) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-2.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1079
2015 Avg (January) 0.1108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1169 0.1046 0.1079
February 0.1080 0.1035 0.1046
March 0.1047 0.1021 0.1035
April 0.1029 0.1007 0.1016
May 0.1022 0.0988 0.1000
June 0.1004 0.0989 0.0997
July 0.1002 0.0991 0.0997
August 0.1003 0.0977 0.0988
September 0.0998 0.0987 0.0992
October 0.1008 0.0993 0.0998
November 0.1009 0.0990 0.1001
December 0.1008 0.0995 0.1003