YEARLY HIGH
1.3249 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2564 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2940 DOP

2016 MUR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 1.3249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.2564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2632 to the December average rate of 1.2941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3249 was down 5.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4027, 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 6,624 DOP
2015 Average 6,412 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,282 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.29 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3144
1.2586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DOP 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 1.2878, compared to 1.3001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0353 DOP (High: 1.3249 / Low: 1.2895). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 DOP (High: 1.3034 / Low: 1.2927).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.3098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+2.90%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.3098
2015 Avg (August) 1.2728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2713 1.2564 1.2632
February 1.2868 1.2621 1.2764
March 1.2975 1.2684 1.2837
April 1.3097 1.2951 1.3054
May 1.3082 1.2944 1.3035
June 1.3006 1.2885 1.2948
July 1.3034 1.2927 1.2978
August 1.3249 1.2895 1.3098
September 1.3110 1.2987 1.3062
October 1.3079 1.2848 1.2974
November 1.3072 1.2851 1.2957
December 1.3025 1.2880 1.2941