2016 MUR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7160 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.3393 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5148 LRD

2016 MUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2.7160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.3393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3766 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3728 to the December average rate of 2.5588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7160 was down 5.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8842, 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 13,580 LRD

2015 Average 12,255 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 11,697 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,883.20 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6387

2.3396

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LRD 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 2.4579, compared to 2.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4579

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.1829 LRD (High: 2.5854 / Low: 2.4025). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 LRD (High: 2.5607 / Low: 2.5445).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1829

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.6138) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1607 (+6.55%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.6138

2015 Avg (August) 2.4531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4618	2.3408	2.3728
February	2.3836	2.3393	2.3646
March	2.4001	2.3532	2.3794
April	2.5854	2.4025	2.5060
May	2.5827	2.5549	2.5731
June	2.5632	2.5379	2.5516
July	2.5607	2.5445	2.5506
August	2.7160	2.5401	2.6138
September	2.6102	2.5802	2.5925
October	2.5951	2.5170	2.5701
November	2.5724	2.5090	2.5449
December	2.6038	2.5286	2.5588