YEARLY HIGH
33.2406 CDF
YEARLY LOW
25.5965 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.2453 CDF

2016 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 33.2406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 25.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6442 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.6997 to the December average rate of 32.4154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.2406 was up 13.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.2389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 166,203 CDF
2015 Average 132,067 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 127,982 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,220.81 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.0870
25.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 26.1714, compared to 28.3192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 6.2730 CDF (High: 31.8954 / Low: 25.6224). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1706 CDF (High: 26.5310 / Low: 26.3604).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2730
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 32.4154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.6865), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7289 (+26.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 32.4154
2015 Avg (December) 25.6865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.8089 25.5965 25.6997
February 26.1449 25.6789 25.9698
March 26.2804 25.6844 26.0511
April 26.5310 26.3604 26.4368
May 26.5199 26.1408 26.3798
June 27.1834 25.7599 26.4910
July 27.6191 26.6401 26.8784
August 28.3228 27.4300 27.8093
September 27.8200 27.4550 27.6665
October 27.6562 26.7485 27.2924
November 31.8954 25.6224 27.8531
December 33.2406 31.5470 32.4154