YEARLY HIGH
3.0861 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.9448 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0255 NPR

2016 MUR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.9448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1413 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9848 to the December average rate of 3.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0861 was down 3.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1990, 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 15,430 NPR
2015 Average 14,627 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 14,724 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 706.56 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0607
2.9779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NPR 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 3.0259, compared to 3.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1003 NPR (High: 3.0678 / Low: 2.9675). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0321 NPR (High: 3.0543 / Low: 3.0223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1003
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0321

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0444 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 3.0538) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.9932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+2.02%).

2016 Avg (February) 3.0538
2015 Avg (February) 2.9932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0224 2.9448 2.9848
February 3.0861 3.0060 3.0538
March 3.0319 2.9929 3.0093
April 3.0425 3.0079 3.0296
May 3.0713 3.0227 3.0430
June 3.0634 3.0105 3.0352
July 3.0543 3.0223 3.0359
August 3.0783 3.0099 3.0476
September 3.0442 3.0057 3.0264
October 3.0178 2.9723 2.9979
November 3.0678 2.9675 3.0213
December 3.0462 3.0016 3.0211