2016 MUR to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MUR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MUR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 232.9033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 222.6495.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2539 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.8517 to the December average rate of 227.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 232.9033 was down 9.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 256.2089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MUR to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 228.6427, compared to 228.5864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0563 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 5.8787 LAK (High: 228.5281 / Low: 222.6495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2491 LAK (High: 231.7824 / Low: 229.5333).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.2512 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 230.3633) against the same month in 2015 (average: 231.3922), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0288 (-0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 227.5776 | 224.4163 | 225.8517 |
| February | 229.1344 | 224.0485 | 227.2671 |
| March | 230.2279 | 225.9142 | 228.4285 |
| April | 231.7824 | 229.5333 | 231.0127 |
| May | 232.8863 | 228.9713 | 230.7737 |
| June | 230.1045 | 227.1574 | 228.5225 |
| July | 229.6689 | 227.3794 | 228.4158 |
| August | 232.9033 | 227.6620 | 230.3633 |
| September | 230.2677 | 227.9739 | 229.4141 |
| October | 229.7503 | 226.5833 | 228.1619 |
| November | 230.3820 | 226.4955 | 228.1246 |
| December | 228.5281 | 222.6495 | 227.0385 |