2016 MUR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5456 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.2161 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2817 EGP

2016 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.5456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3294 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2171 to the December average rate of 0.5122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5456 was up 133.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2336, 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 2,728 EGP

2015 Average 1,099 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 1,081 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,647.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5417

0.1876

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.2380, compared to 0.3255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2521 EGP (High: 0.4989 / Low: 0.2467). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 EGP (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2501).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2521

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5122) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2952 (+136.06%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5122

2015 Avg (December) 0.2170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2185	0.2161	0.2171
February	0.2205	0.2171	0.2191
March	0.2517	0.2177	0.2363
April	0.2536	0.2519	0.2529
May	0.2534	0.2505	0.2524
June	0.2514	0.2477	0.2502
July	0.2513	0.2501	0.2508
August	0.2558	0.2499	0.2527
September	0.2523	0.2501	0.2515
October	0.2511	0.2475	0.2494
November	0.4989	0.2467	0.4362
December	0.5456	0.4963	0.5122