YEARLY HIGH
866.4013 IRR
YEARLY LOW
828.7293 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
848.7575 IRR

2016 MUR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 866.4013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 828.7293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6720 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 831.8835 to the December average rate of 836.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 866.4013 was up 1.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 855.2938, 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 4,332,007 IRR
2015 Average 4,125,483 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 4,143,647 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,360.02 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

864.3181
828.9349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to IRR 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 850.4518, compared to 847.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 850.4518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 847.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 19.9496 IRR (High: 850.4812 / Low: 830.5317). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6440 IRR (High: 839.8442 / Low: 834.2002).

February Spread (Volatile) ±19.9496
December Spread (Stable) ±5.6440

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 7.4215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 856.1572) against the same month in 2015 (average: 841.3099), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8472 (+1.76%).

2016 Avg (August) 856.1572
2015 Avg (August) 841.3099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 836.5054 828.7293 831.8835
February 850.4812 830.5317 844.1361
March 857.3122 839.6668 849.4359
April 864.1547 857.5931 861.3695
May 863.6221 854.4900 860.7343
June 859.4684 847.1483 855.1512
July 859.5005 848.1454 851.2804
August 866.4013 846.5465 856.1572
September 855.3551 847.5677 852.3446
October 850.6121 838.7407 844.9232
November 847.9781 835.2599 840.7571
December 839.8442 834.2002 836.9168