YEARLY HIGH
9.9412 MUR
YEARLY LOW
9.5330 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7552 MUR

2016 QAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 9.9412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 9.5330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4082 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9034 to the December average rate of 9.8687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9412 was down 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,706 MUR
2015 Average 48,211 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 47,665 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,040.98 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.9297
9.6147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 9.7558, compared to 9.7547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.2238 MUR (High: 9.7568 / Low: 9.5330). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MUR (High: 9.7405 / Low: 9.7043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2238
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1301 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.9034) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.8639), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0396 (+11.73%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.9034
2015 Avg (January) 8.8639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9412 9.8446 9.9034
February 9.9208 9.7529 9.8165
March 9.8804 9.6887 9.7710
April 9.6792 9.6155 9.6409
May 9.7291 9.6274 9.6610
June 9.7968 9.6967 9.7416
July 9.7405 9.7043 9.7233
August 9.7568 9.5330 9.6466
September 9.7447 9.6598 9.6911
October 9.8459 9.7063 9.7738
November 9.8884 9.7430 9.8249
December 9.9013 9.8339 9.8687