YEARLY HIGH
9.0000 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.2584 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7557 MUR

2016 RON to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 9.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 8.2584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7416 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6471 to the December average rate of 8.3829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.0000 was down 1.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.1808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,000 MUR
2015 Average 43,813 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 41,292 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,707.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.9521
8.3312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 8.8204, compared to 8.6909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4869 MUR (High: 8.8615 / Low: 8.3746). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1234 MUR (High: 8.9502 / Low: 8.8268).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4869
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 8.8321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.7903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+0.48%).

2016 Avg (May) 8.8321
2015 Avg (May) 8.7903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7306 8.5719 8.6471
February 8.9930 8.6727 8.8555
March 8.9922 8.7471 8.8709
April 8.9813 8.8044 8.9003
May 9.0000 8.6964 8.8321
June 8.9721 8.6791 8.8165
July 8.8540 8.6544 8.7391
August 8.9157 8.7183 8.8262
September 8.9502 8.8268 8.8920
October 8.9615 8.6127 8.7423
November 8.8615 8.3746 8.5630
December 8.5837 8.2584 8.3829