YEARLY HIGH
6.2715 SYP
YEARLY LOW
5.9154 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1098 SYP

2016 MUR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 6.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 5.9154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3562 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1005 to the December average rate of 5.9425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.2715 was up 1.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.1494, 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 31,358 SYP
2015 Average 27,735 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 29,577 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,780.81 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.2851
5.9113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SYP 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 6.1820, compared to 6.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1298 SYP (High: 6.1933 / Low: 6.0635). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 SYP (High: 6.2715 / Low: 6.2307).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1298
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 6.2540) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.8480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4060 (+6.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 6.2540
2015 Avg (April) 5.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1423 6.0764 6.1005
February 6.1907 6.0894 6.1494
March 6.2279 6.1100 6.1757
April 6.2715 6.2307 6.2540
May 6.2641 6.1924 6.2387
June 6.2053 6.0929 6.1737
July 6.1246 6.0826 6.1006
August 6.1933 6.0635 6.1195
September 6.0982 6.0326 6.0713
October 6.0547 5.9682 6.0129
November 6.0328 5.9370 5.9786
December 5.9694 5.9154 5.9425