YEARLY HIGH
0.0391 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0301 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0369 MUR

2016 CDF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.0301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0391 was down 1.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195 MUR
2015 Average 190 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 150 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.92 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0397
0.0300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0077 MUR (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0314). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0377).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+11.65%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0389
2015 Avg (January) 0.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0387 0.0389
February 0.0389 0.0382 0.0385
March 0.0389 0.0381 0.0384
April 0.0379 0.0377 0.0378
May 0.0383 0.0377 0.0379
June 0.0388 0.0368 0.0378
July 0.0375 0.0362 0.0372
August 0.0365 0.0353 0.0360
September 0.0364 0.0359 0.0361
October 0.0374 0.0362 0.0366
November 0.0390 0.0314 0.0362
December 0.0317 0.0301 0.0309