YEARLY HIGH
15.7988 CRC
YEARLY LOW
14.7929 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3021 CRC

2016 MUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 15.7988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 14.7929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0059 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8628 to the December average rate of 15.3207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.7988 was down 7.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.0983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,994 CRC
2015 Average 76,236 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 73,964 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,029.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.7110
14.7857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CRC 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 15.1144, compared to 15.4897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3600 CRC (High: 15.7988 / Low: 15.4388). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1075 CRC (High: 15.4891 / Low: 15.3816).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3600
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1169 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 15.6339) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5531 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (August) 15.6339
2015 Avg (August) 15.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0114 14.7929 14.8628
February 15.0984 14.8668 15.0026
March 15.1580 14.8893 15.0240
April 15.3128 15.1809 15.2499
May 15.3434 15.1454 15.2519
June 15.4458 15.0861 15.2952
July 15.4891 15.3816 15.4349
August 15.7988 15.4388 15.6339
September 15.6725 15.4981 15.6064
October 15.6127 15.3419 15.5048
November 15.6199 15.2657 15.4376
December 15.4397 15.2485 15.3207