2016 SAR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6482 MUR

YEARLY LOW

9.2540 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.4703 MUR

2016 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 9.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 9.2540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3942 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6111 to the December average rate of 9.5795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.6482 was down 1.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.7884, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,241 MUR

2015 Average 46,796 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 46,270 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,971.14 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.6361

9.3358

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 9.4709, compared to 9.4698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4709

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.2199 MUR (High: 9.4739 / Low: 9.2540). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0383 MUR (High: 9.4572 / Low: 9.4189).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2199

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0383

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 0.1269 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.6111) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.5926), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0185 (+11.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.6111

2015 Avg (January) 8.5926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6482	9.5513	9.6111
February	9.6319	9.4699	9.5320
March	9.5940	9.4061	9.4877
April	9.3983	9.3360	9.3608
May	9.4422	9.3439	9.3775
June	9.5071	9.4142	9.4561
July	9.4572	9.4189	9.4402
August	9.4739	9.2540	9.3657
September	9.4593	9.3789	9.4080
October	9.5588	9.4232	9.4888
November	9.5994	9.4588	9.5365
December	9.6128	9.5299	9.5795