YEARLY HIGH
0.0545 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0500 MUR

2016 MWK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0497, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0545 was down 34.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 273 MUR
2015 Average 357 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 236 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.48 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0527
0.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MUR 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 0.0506, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0052 MUR (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0494). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0489).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0523) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0175 (-25.07%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0523
2015 Avg (January) 0.0699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0494 0.0523
February 0.0502 0.0473 0.0484
March 0.0523 0.0483 0.0509
April 0.0520 0.0509 0.0515
May 0.0515 0.0497 0.0505
June 0.0512 0.0496 0.0502
July 0.0501 0.0493 0.0496
August 0.0495 0.0483 0.0489
September 0.0494 0.0489 0.0491
October 0.0500 0.0492 0.0496
November 0.0501 0.0494 0.0497
December 0.0503 0.0494 0.0497