YEARLY HIGH
0.1247 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1097 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1166 MYR

2016 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1201 to the December average rate of 0.1241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1247 was down 0.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1253, 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 624 MYR
2015 Average 556 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 549 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.97 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1254
0.1098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MYR 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 0.1154, compared to 0.1179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0082 MYR (High: 0.1227 / Low: 0.1145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MYR (High: 0.1247 / Low: 0.1230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1241) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+4.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1241
2015 Avg (December) 0.1186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1227 0.1145 0.1201
February 0.1187 0.1151 0.1169
March 0.1164 0.1104 0.1142
April 0.1121 0.1097 0.1111
May 0.1167 0.1117 0.1149
June 0.1167 0.1127 0.1150
July 0.1150 0.1114 0.1134
August 0.1159 0.1134 0.1146
September 0.1173 0.1151 0.1164
October 0.1185 0.1161 0.1173
November 0.1243 0.1164 0.1214
December 0.1247 0.1230 0.1241