YEARLY HIGH
38.4813 MMK
YEARLY LOW
33.0074 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7738 MMK

2016 MUR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 38.4813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 33.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4739 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0323 to the December average rate of 37.5613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.4813 was up 4.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.6774, 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 192,407 MMK
2015 Average 157,915 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 165,037 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,369.51 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

37.9886
32.8610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MMK 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 34.2664, compared to 35.2812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.2664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.2812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 1.8382 MMK (High: 38.4813 / Low: 36.6431). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5754 MMK (High: 33.7043 / Low: 33.1289).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8382
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1623 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 37.5613) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.9807), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5806 (+4.39%).

2016 Avg (December) 37.5613
2015 Avg (December) 35.9807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.5150 35.7956 36.0323
February 35.9337 34.2962 34.8700
March 34.5608 33.8819 34.1838
April 34.6112 33.1548 33.6944
May 33.7043 33.1289 33.3454
June 33.7735 33.0254 33.4728
July 33.6126 33.0074 33.2883
August 34.6651 33.3172 33.9682
September 35.5362 34.0252 34.8271
October 36.0696 35.1092 35.7726
November 36.7317 35.6089 36.2694
December 38.4813 36.6431 37.5613