YEARLY HIGH
0.4663 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.3734 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4140 SZL

2016 MUR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.4663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.3734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0929 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4513 to the December average rate of 0.3862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4663 was up 6.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4378, 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 2,332 SZL
2015 Average 1,818 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 1,867 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.71 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4578
0.3797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SZL 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 0.4336, compared to 0.3943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0432 SZL (High: 0.4479 / Low: 0.4048). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 SZL (High: 0.3931 / Low: 0.3764).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0185 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4513) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0928 (+25.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4513
2015 Avg (January) 0.3585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4663 0.4318 0.4513
February 0.4509 0.4285 0.4421
March 0.4440 0.4197 0.4319
April 0.4343 0.4055 0.4163
May 0.4479 0.4048 0.4351
June 0.4398 0.4085 0.4252
July 0.4178 0.3946 0.4067
August 0.4105 0.3791 0.3914
September 0.4154 0.3839 0.3990
October 0.4013 0.3787 0.3915
November 0.4061 0.3734 0.3909
December 0.3931 0.3764 0.3862