YEARLY HIGH
7.2066 YER
YEARLY LOW
5.9394 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7719 YER

2016 MUR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 7.2066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 5.9394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2672 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9617 to the December average rate of 6.9613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.2066 was up 6.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.7750, 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 36,033 YER
2015 Average 30,666 YER
Yearly Trough Low 29,697 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,335.98 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.2340
5.8461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to YER 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 6.5030, compared to 7.0408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.0425 YER (High: 7.1420 / Low: 6.0995). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 YER (High: 7.0771 / Low: 7.0469).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0425
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0614 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 7.1183) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0402 (+17.11%).

2016 Avg (August) 7.1183
2015 Avg (August) 6.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9987 5.9394 5.9617
February 6.0533 5.9532 6.0149
March 6.0938 5.9762 6.0420
April 7.1420 6.0995 6.8559
May 7.1347 7.0443 7.1014
June 7.0850 6.9916 7.0419
July 7.0771 7.0469 7.0614
August 7.2066 7.0338 7.1183
September 7.1098 7.0492 7.0877
October 7.0756 6.9741 7.0264
November 7.0444 6.9460 6.9895
December 6.9852 6.9387 6.9613