YEARLY HIGH
0.3396 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3240 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3305 MUR

2016 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3351 to the December average rate of 0.3310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3396 was down 7.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,698 MUR
2015 Average 1,711 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,620 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.75 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3358
0.3267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.3305, compared to 0.3306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3305
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0110 MUR (High: 0.3370 / Low: 0.3260). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MUR (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3274).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+3.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3351
2015 Avg (January) 0.3236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3396 0.3309 0.3351
February 0.3327 0.3240 0.3275
March 0.3341 0.3298 0.3323
April 0.3325 0.3287 0.3301
May 0.3308 0.3256 0.3286
June 0.3322 0.3264 0.3295
July 0.3309 0.3274 0.3294
August 0.3322 0.3249 0.3281
September 0.3327 0.3285 0.3304
October 0.3364 0.3314 0.3336
November 0.3370 0.3260 0.3310
December 0.3332 0.3283 0.3310