YEARLY HIGH
0.1081 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1036 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1056 SAR

2016 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1040 to the December average rate of 0.1044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1081 was down 8.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1184, 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 540 SAR
2015 Average 535 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 518 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.08 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1071
0.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.1056, compared to 0.1056 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) 0.1056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 SAR (High: 0.1081 / Low: 0.1056). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SAR (High: 0.1062 / Low: 0.1057).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
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: 0.1068) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.74%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1068
2015 Avg (August) 0.1060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.1036 0.1040
February 0.1056 0.1038 0.1049
March 0.1063 0.1042 0.1054
April 0.1071 0.1064 0.1068
May 0.1070 0.1059 0.1066
June 0.1062 0.1052 0.1058
July 0.1062 0.1057 0.1059
August 0.1081 0.1056 0.1068
September 0.1066 0.1057 0.1063
October 0.1061 0.1046 0.1054
November 0.1057 0.1042 0.1049
December 0.1049 0.1040 0.1044