YEARLY HIGH
0.1049 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1006 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1025 QAR

2016 MUR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1010 to the December average rate of 0.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1049 was down 8.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1148, 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 524 QAR
2015 Average 519 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 503 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.54 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1040
0.1007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to QAR 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 0.1025, compared to 0.1025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 QAR (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.1025). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 QAR (High: 0.1030 / Low: 0.1027).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1037) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.74%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1037
2015 Avg (August) 0.1029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1016 0.1006 0.1010
February 0.1025 0.1008 0.1019
March 0.1032 0.1012 0.1023
April 0.1040 0.1033 0.1037
May 0.1039 0.1028 0.1035
June 0.1031 0.1021 0.1027
July 0.1030 0.1027 0.1028
August 0.1049 0.1025 0.1037
September 0.1035 0.1026 0.1032
October 0.1030 0.1016 0.1023
November 0.1026 0.1011 0.1018
December 0.1017 0.1010 0.1013