YEARLY HIGH
0.8050 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4516 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5879 MUR

2016 MZN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.8050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.4516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3534 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7788 to the December average rate of 0.4930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8050 was down 24.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0654, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,025 MUR
2015 Average 4,568 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,258 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,767.09 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8108
0.4265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 0.6887, compared to 0.4871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0844 MUR (High: 0.8050 / Low: 0.7206). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 MUR (High: 0.4665 / Low: 0.4516).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0844
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7404) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9823), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2419 (-24.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7404
2015 Avg (February) 0.9823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8034 0.7547 0.7788
February 0.8050 0.7206 0.7404
March 0.7480 0.6869 0.7106
April 0.6976 0.6571 0.6754
May 0.6571 0.6174 0.6415
June 0.6119 0.5607 0.5858
July 0.5584 0.5174 0.5406
August 0.5169 0.4811 0.4956
September 0.4824 0.4569 0.4652
October 0.4665 0.4516 0.4585
November 0.4829 0.4618 0.4697
December 0.5046 0.4811 0.4930