YEARLY HIGH
9.9502 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.4913 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2471 NGN

2016 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 9.9502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 5.4913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4590 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5202 to the December average rate of 8.7617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 58.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9502 was up 61.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.1466, 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 49,751 NGN
2015 Average 28,200 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 27,456 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,294.76 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.5462
5.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 5.7211, compared to 8.7732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.4298 NGN (High: 8.0144 / Low: 5.5846). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 NGN (High: 5.6838 / Low: 5.6470).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4298
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 9.1802) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6230), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5572 (+63.26%).

2016 Avg (August) 9.1802
2015 Avg (August) 5.6230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5560 5.4913 5.5202
February 5.6066 5.5107 5.5661
March 5.6421 5.5305 5.5918
April 5.6838 5.6470 5.6702
May 5.6826 5.6189 5.6600
June 8.0144 5.5846 6.3181
July 9.0476 7.9561 8.2633
August 9.9502 8.8657 9.1802
September 8.9509 8.8128 8.8697
October 8.8603 8.7300 8.7930
November 8.8626 8.6607 8.7711
December 8.8178 8.4945 8.7617