YEARLY HIGH
3.0149 PKR
YEARLY LOW
2.8950 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9481 PKR

2016 MUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 3.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.8950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1199 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9089 to the December average rate of 2.9160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0149 was down 5.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1837, 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 15,074 PKR
2015 Average 14,646 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,475 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.50 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9909
2.9014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PKR 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 2.9480, compared to 2.9483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0649 PKR (High: 3.0149 / Low: 2.9499). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 PKR (High: 2.9722 / Low: 2.9547).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0649
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.9807) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+3.04%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.9807
2015 Avg (August) 2.8928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9237 2.8950 2.9089
February 2.9450 2.9040 2.9270
March 2.9697 2.9113 2.9417
April 2.9934 2.9718 2.9834
May 2.9901 2.9574 2.9781
June 2.9671 2.9352 2.9492
July 2.9722 2.9547 2.9598
August 3.0149 2.9499 2.9807
September 2.9730 2.9477 2.9625
October 2.9592 2.9145 2.9403
November 2.9543 2.9088 2.9303
December 2.9309 2.8992 2.9160