YEARLY HIGH
0.2837 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2710 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2760 MAD

2016 MUR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2747 to the December average rate of 0.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2837 was down 3.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2943, 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 1,418 MAD
2015 Average 1,389 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,355 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.69 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2822
0.2727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MAD 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 0.2744, compared to 0.2776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0096 MAD (High: 0.2826 / Low: 0.2730). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MAD (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2757).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2814) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+2.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2814
2015 Avg (December) 0.2742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2775 0.2716 0.2747
February 0.2767 0.2710 0.2735
March 0.2756 0.2721 0.2742
April 0.2765 0.2735 0.2751
May 0.2774 0.2716 0.2750
June 0.2759 0.2710 0.2738
July 0.2782 0.2757 0.2769
August 0.2802 0.2746 0.2770
September 0.2770 0.2740 0.2755
October 0.2779 0.2740 0.2760
November 0.2826 0.2730 0.2786
December 0.2837 0.2783 0.2814