YEARLY HIGH
17.5782 SOS
YEARLY LOW
15.4398 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7113 SOS

2016 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 17.5782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 15.4398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1385 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1625 to the December average rate of 15.9438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5782 was down 22.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.7853, 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 87,891 SOS
2015 Average 96,225 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 77,199 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,692.29 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.5194
15.8006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SOS 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 17.1070, compared to 16.3156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7914 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.9167 SOS (High: 16.3564 / Low: 15.4398). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 SOS (High: 16.5983 / Low: 16.4390).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9167
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.5989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 17.3761) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.4409), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0648 (-10.62%).

2016 Avg (April) 17.3761
2015 Avg (April) 19.4409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3650 16.9551 17.1625
February 17.3147 16.9191 17.1438
March 17.4074 16.9561 17.2065
April 17.5782 17.2193 17.3761
May 17.4273 16.7164 17.1759
June 16.8448 16.3066 16.5770
July 16.6375 16.1944 16.4472
August 16.8068 16.2646 16.5811
September 16.5983 16.4390 16.5335
October 16.5614 16.0011 16.3354
November 16.3564 15.4398 16.0525
December 16.1980 15.4937 15.9438