YEARLY HIGH
2.1263 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.8915 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9689 KGS

2016 MUR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 2.1263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.8915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2348 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1044 to the December average rate of 1.9272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1263 was up 0.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1170, 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 10,632 KGS
2015 Average 9,171 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 9,458 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.97 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1247
1.8807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KGS 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 2.0086, compared to 1.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0709 KGS (High: 2.1263 / Low: 2.0555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 KGS (High: 1.9330 / Low: 1.9222).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0709
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0656 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.0935) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8321), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2613 (+14.26%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.0935
2015 Avg (February) 1.8321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1165 2.0965 2.1044
February 2.1263 2.0555 2.0935
March 2.0584 1.9876 2.0312
April 1.9980 1.9394 1.9656
May 1.9596 1.9219 1.9432
June 1.9308 1.8934 1.9139
July 1.9216 1.8915 1.9011
August 1.9814 1.9157 1.9533
September 1.9629 1.9182 1.9478
October 1.9290 1.9080 1.9181
November 1.9415 1.9099 1.9274
December 1.9330 1.9222 1.9272