YEARLY HIGH
17.4973 XOF
YEARLY LOW
16.2327 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.7639 XOF

2016 MUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 17.4973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 16.2327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2646 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8348 to the December average rate of 17.3178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.4973 was down 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.8787, 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 87,487 XOF
2015 Average 84,319 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 81,164 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,322.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.3961
16.4572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XOF 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 16.6436, compared to 16.8842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2407 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8157 XOF (High: 17.3636 / Low: 16.5479). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2670 XOF (High: 16.7475 / Low: 16.4805).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8157
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2670

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 0.1914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.3178) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.7242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5936 (+3.55%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.3178
2015 Avg (December) 16.7242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0197 16.6880 16.8348
February 16.8574 16.4161 16.6434
March 16.9096 16.4357 16.6528
April 16.7059 16.4311 16.5880
May 16.8445 16.2327 16.6072
June 16.7534 16.3029 16.5354
July 16.9380 16.6529 16.8061
August 16.9177 16.5922 16.7455
September 16.7475 16.4805 16.6416
October 16.9743 16.5820 16.7639
November 17.3636 16.5479 17.0305
December 17.4973 17.0152 17.3178