YEARLY HIGH
232.9033 LAK
YEARLY LOW
222.6495 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.6145 LAK

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,164,517 LAK
2015 Average 1,159,555 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,113,247 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,269.39 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

231.5288
225.3356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 228.6427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 228.5864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.8787
April Spread (Stable) ±2.2491

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 2.2512 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (August) 230.3633
2015 Avg (August) 231.3922

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