YEARLY HIGH
34.7025 KRW
YEARLY LOW
31.0228 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6788 KRW

2016 MUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 34.7025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 31.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6797 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3021 to the December average rate of 32.9568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.7025 was down 0.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.8392, 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 173,512 KRW
2015 Average 161,281 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 155,114 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,398.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.3387
31.1897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KRW 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 33.2815, compared to 32.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.8658 KRW (High: 34.3368 / Low: 32.4710). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6707 KRW (High: 32.9652 / Low: 32.2945).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8658
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6707

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 34.0763) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.1992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8770 (+2.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 34.0763
2015 Avg (February) 33.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6957 32.7442 33.3021
February 34.7025 33.3079 34.0763
March 34.3368 32.4710 33.2722
April 32.9652 32.2945 32.6838
May 33.8590 32.5228 33.3995
June 33.5509 32.4755 32.9552
July 32.8422 31.5216 32.2224
August 32.0585 31.1983 31.6421
September 31.9199 31.0228 31.4521
October 31.9819 31.0567 31.6447
November 33.1691 31.7311 32.5385
December 33.6399 32.3716 32.9568