YEARLY HIGH
164.8203 PYG
YEARLY LOW
155.8724 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.7733 PYG

2016 MUR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 164.8203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 155.8724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9479 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.4427 to the December average rate of 161.1487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.8203 was up 1.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 162.4603, 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 824,102 PYG
2015 Average 741,097 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 779,362 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,739.60 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

164.0462
156.8039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PYG 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 160.6978, compared to 158.8487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.6978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.8487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 5.3905 PYG (High: 164.1518 / Low: 158.7612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7785 PYG (High: 158.0241 / Low: 156.2456).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3905
September Spread (Stable) ±1.7785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 2.1051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 163.4427) against the same month in 2015 (average: 146.9798), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4629 (+11.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 163.4427
2015 Avg (January) 146.9798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 164.8203 161.2024 163.4427
February 164.1518 158.7612 162.2361
March 161.1422 158.5600 160.1309
April 160.3702 157.3095 158.9337
May 161.3371 157.9849 159.9007
June 160.4994 158.2615 159.5427
July 159.3098 156.9999 157.9892
August 159.3571 156.6236 157.5682
September 158.0241 156.2456 157.4074
October 159.3298 155.8724 157.7576
November 162.7706 158.5877 161.2212
December 163.1173 159.0680 161.1487