YEARLY HIGH
10.2401 MRO
YEARLY LOW
8.5516 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8824 MRO

2016 MUR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 10.2401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 8.5516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6885 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2785 to the December average rate of 9.9657, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.2401 was up 8.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.4258, 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 51,200 MRO
2015 Average 44,076 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 42,758 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,442.32 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.2025
9.1945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MRO 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 9.7303, compared to 10.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0072 MRO (High: 9.5588 / Low: 8.5516). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1095 MRO (High: 10.0858 / Low: 9.9763).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0072
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0671 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 10.1185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.0698), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0487 (+11.56%).

2016 Avg (August) 10.1185
2015 Avg (August) 9.0698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5588 8.5516 9.2785
February 9.6624 9.2590 9.5634
March 9.7983 9.5493 9.6600
April 9.9280 9.7140 9.8462
May 10.1246 9.7829 10.0009
June 10.1161 9.9637 10.0327
July 10.0858 9.9763 10.0267
August 10.2401 9.9652 10.1185
September 10.1274 10.0156 10.0843
October 10.0737 9.9229 10.0171
November 10.1052 9.9065 9.9950
December 10.0492 9.9253 9.9657