YEARLY HIGH
0.1691 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1595 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1637 MUR

2016 SYP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.1691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.1595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1639 to the December average rate of 0.1683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1691 was down 11.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 845 MUR
2015 Average 904 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 797 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1691
0.1591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1618, compared to 0.1657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 MUR (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1615). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.1605 / Low: 0.1595).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1683) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1683
2015 Avg (December) 0.1635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1646 0.1628 0.1639
February 0.1642 0.1615 0.1626
March 0.1637 0.1606 0.1619
April 0.1605 0.1595 0.1599
May 0.1615 0.1596 0.1603
June 0.1641 0.1612 0.1620
July 0.1644 0.1633 0.1639
August 0.1649 0.1615 0.1634
September 0.1658 0.1640 0.1647
October 0.1676 0.1652 0.1663
November 0.1684 0.1658 0.1673
December 0.1691 0.1675 0.1683