YEARLY HIGH
2.2731 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.6794 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8863 RUB

2016 MUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 2.2731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.6794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5936 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1226 to the December average rate of 1.7265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2731 was up 6.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1427, 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 11,365 RUB
2015 Average 8,733 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 8,397 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,968.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2032
1.6831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to RUB 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 1.9753, compared to 1.7972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2440 RUB (High: 2.2731 / Low: 2.0291). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 RUB (High: 1.7763 / Low: 1.7436).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2440
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1962 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1226) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1375 (+6.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1226
2015 Avg (January) 1.9852

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2731 2.0291 2.1226
February 2.2415 2.0899 2.1599
March 2.0527 1.9041 1.9637
April 1.9526 1.8500 1.8968
May 1.9016 1.8506 1.8742
June 1.8813 1.7999 1.8345
July 1.8815 1.7774 1.8176
August 1.8835 1.8188 1.8471
September 1.8705 1.7771 1.8277
October 1.7763 1.7436 1.7596
November 1.8552 1.7599 1.8049
December 1.7868 1.6794 1.7265