YEARLY HIGH
10.8243 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.0790 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5287 MUR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,121 MUR
2015 Average 55,166 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 50,395 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,726.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.7686
10.1464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4663
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (July) 10.7167
2015 Avg (July) 11.1439

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