2016 PEN to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 10.8243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 10.0790.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7453 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4973 to the December average rate of 10.5800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.8243 was down 9.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.9287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PEN to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.5051, compared to 10.5523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0472 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4663 MUR (High: 10.8142 / Low: 10.3479). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1980 MUR (High: 10.6894 / Low: 10.4914).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 0.2991 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 10.7167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.1439), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4272 (-3.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6003 | 10.3847 | 10.4973 |
| February | 10.3782 | 10.0790 | 10.1982 |
| March | 10.6305 | 10.1996 | 10.4536 |
| April | 10.8142 | 10.3479 | 10.6306 |
| May | 10.6894 | 10.4914 | 10.5601 |
| June | 10.7970 | 10.5396 | 10.6909 |
| July | 10.8243 | 10.5380 | 10.7167 |
| August | 10.6508 | 10.4007 | 10.5404 |
| September | 10.5893 | 10.3451 | 10.4436 |
| October | 10.6719 | 10.3818 | 10.5147 |
| November | 10.6914 | 10.4189 | 10.5182 |
| December | 10.7371 | 10.4945 | 10.5800 |