YEARLY HIGH
26.4708 MUR
YEARLY LOW
24.7727 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7313 MUR

2016 SGD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 26.4708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 24.7727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6981 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1902 to the December average rate of 25.0149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.4708 was down 2.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.0129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,354 MUR
2015 Average 127,711 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 123,864 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,490.51 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.3569
24.8929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 25.7387, compared to 25.7239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.7239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8943 MUR (High: 25.8958 / Low: 25.0015). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3072 MUR (High: 26.3689 / Low: 26.0617).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8943
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3072

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3847 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 26.0554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.3283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7271 (+2.87%).

2016 Avg (August) 26.0554
2015 Avg (August) 25.3283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4111 24.9474 25.1902
February 25.6511 25.2427 25.4451
March 26.2309 25.6374 25.9384
April 26.2499 25.7892 25.9929
May 26.1246 25.4662 25.6708
June 26.4300 25.8148 26.1950
July 26.3689 26.0617 26.2349
August 26.4708 25.7252 26.0554
September 26.1882 25.7704 25.9561
October 25.9853 25.5871 25.7335
November 25.8958 25.0015 25.3488
December 25.3318 24.7727 25.0149