YEARLY HIGH
151.3760 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
145.1044 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.8356 ZMK

2016 MUR to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 151.3760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 145.1044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2716 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.6467 to the December average rate of 146.1602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 151.3760 was down 8.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 165.5665, 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 756,880 ZMK
2015 Average 748,943 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 725,522 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,358.06 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

150.0294
145.2483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ZMK 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 147.8809, compared to 147.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.8809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 147.7903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.4276 ZMK (High: 151.3760 / Low: 146.9484). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9965 ZMK (High: 150.0527 / Low: 149.0562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4276
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 149.4923) against the same month in 2015 (average: 148.4313), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0610 (+0.71%).

2016 Avg (August) 149.4923
2015 Avg (August) 148.4313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.4611 145.1044 145.6467
February 147.8860 145.4476 146.9446
March 148.8794 145.9717 147.6212
April 150.0527 149.0562 149.6309
May 149.8791 148.2863 149.3351
June 148.7947 147.2674 148.1068
July 148.6484 147.2210 147.8373
August 151.3760 146.9484 149.4923
September 149.3218 148.0140 148.8473
October 148.5876 146.4900 147.5785
November 148.0881 145.8671 146.8261
December 146.6970 145.6820 146.1602