YEARLY HIGH
0.4038 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3549 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3736 SCR

2016 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.4038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.3549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3627 to the December average rate of 0.3726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4038 was down 8.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4432, 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 2,019 SCR
2015 Average 1,899 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,775 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.42 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3849
0.3607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.3736, compared to 0.3736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0439 SCR (High: 0.4038 / Low: 0.3599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SCR (High: 0.3793 / Low: 0.3724).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3747) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4227), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0480 (-11.36%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3747
2015 Avg (February) 0.4227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3789 0.3549 0.3627
February 0.4038 0.3599 0.3747
March 0.3847 0.3616 0.3735
April 0.4021 0.3639 0.3829
May 0.3940 0.3700 0.3788
June 0.3785 0.3550 0.3691
July 0.3803 0.3602 0.3717
August 0.3851 0.3716 0.3768
September 0.3793 0.3724 0.3755
October 0.3761 0.3675 0.3722
November 0.3785 0.3664 0.3730
December 0.3772 0.3655 0.3726