YEARLY HIGH
0.2235 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.2142 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2185 HKD

2016 MUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.2235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.2142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2157 to the December average rate of 0.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2235 was down 8.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2444, 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 1,117 HKD
2015 Average 1,105 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,071 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.20 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2215
0.2152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to HKD 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 0.2187, compared to 0.2184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 HKD (High: 0.2235 / Low: 0.2184). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.2196 / Low: 0.2187).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.79%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2208
2015 Avg (August) 0.2191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2169 0.2142 0.2157
February 0.2192 0.2154 0.2177
March 0.2199 0.2161 0.2181
April 0.2216 0.2200 0.2210
May 0.2215 0.2193 0.2208
June 0.2199 0.2178 0.2189
July 0.2196 0.2187 0.2191
August 0.2235 0.2184 0.2208
September 0.2205 0.2186 0.2198
October 0.2195 0.2163 0.2180
November 0.2187 0.2154 0.2168
December 0.2166 0.2153 0.2159