2016 MUR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.5346 XAF

YEARLY LOW

16.1941 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7115 XAF

2016 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 17.5346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 16.1941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3405 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7564 to the December average rate of 17.3342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.5346 was down 2.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.8958, 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 87,673 XAF

2015 Average 84,315 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 80,970 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,702.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.4182

16.4101

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 16.5628, compared to 16.8602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8918 XAF (High: 17.3715 / Low: 16.4797). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2365 XAF (High: 16.7114 / Low: 16.4748).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8918

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.3342) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.7035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6307 (+3.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.3342

2015 Avg (December) 16.7035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.9751	16.6088	16.7564
February	16.7684	16.2818	16.5415
March	16.7815	16.3526	16.5697
April	16.6218	16.3395	16.4950
May	16.7699	16.1941	16.5202
June	16.7412	16.3064	16.4941
July	16.9019	16.6506	16.7724
August	16.9198	16.5552	16.7047
September	16.7114	16.4748	16.6147
October	16.9370	16.4701	16.7301
November	17.3715	16.4797	17.0050
December	17.5346	17.0017	17.3342