YEARLY HIGH
3.1977 XPF
YEARLY LOW
2.9481 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0357 XPF

2016 MUR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3.1977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 2.9481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2496 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0450 to the December average rate of 3.1554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.1977 was down 1.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2482, 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 15,989 XPF
2015 Average 15,343 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 14,740 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,248.13 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.1716
2.9778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XPF 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 3.0113, compared to 3.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1563 XPF (High: 3.1508 / Low: 2.9945). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 XPF (High: 3.0327 / Low: 2.9955).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1563
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

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 0.0369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.1554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1189 (+3.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.1554
2015 Avg (December) 3.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0854 3.0202 3.0450
February 3.0497 2.9638 3.0081
March 3.0556 2.9761 3.0144
April 3.0311 2.9747 3.0016
May 3.0522 2.9481 3.0049
June 3.0382 2.9547 2.9939
July 3.0642 3.0184 3.0416
August 3.0653 3.0006 3.0287
September 3.0327 2.9955 3.0135
October 3.0730 2.9927 3.0341
November 3.1508 2.9945 3.0878
December 3.1977 3.0887 3.1554