YEARLY HIGH
0.0992 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0924 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0950 PEN

2016 MUR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.0924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0953 to the December average rate of 0.0945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0992 was up 4.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0952, 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 496 PEN
2015 Average 454 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 462 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.16 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0985
0.0928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PEN 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 0.0952, compared to 0.0948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0042 PEN (High: 0.0966 / Low: 0.0925). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PEN (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0936).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0981) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+5.67%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0981
2015 Avg (February) 0.0928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0963 0.0943 0.0953
February 0.0992 0.0964 0.0981
March 0.0980 0.0941 0.0957
April 0.0966 0.0925 0.0941
May 0.0953 0.0936 0.0947
June 0.0949 0.0926 0.0935
July 0.0949 0.0924 0.0933
August 0.0961 0.0939 0.0949
September 0.0967 0.0944 0.0958
October 0.0963 0.0937 0.0951
November 0.0960 0.0935 0.0951
December 0.0953 0.0931 0.0945