YEARLY HIGH
160.6669 SLL
YEARLY LOW
110.6216 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.6777 SLL

2016 MUR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 160.6669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 110.6216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0453 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.0359 to the December average rate of 153.9059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 160.6669 was up 20.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 133.5429, 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 803,335 SLL
2015 Average 591,381 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 553,108 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,226.52 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

164.3501
107.4711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SLL 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 114.3582, compared to 156.9972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 42.6390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.3582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.9972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 36.3575 SLL (High: 146.9791 / Low: 110.6216). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2664 SLL (High: 113.6177 / Low: 112.3513).

June Spread (Volatile) ±36.3575
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.4754 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 158.2607) against the same month in 2015 (average: 106.7776), the exchange rate shifted by +51.4831 (+48.22%).

2016 Avg (August) 158.2607
2015 Avg (August) 106.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.2913 114.0221 115.0359
February 115.2871 113.0274 114.5940
March 114.6675 112.5184 113.6956
April 113.6177 112.3513 112.9961
May 112.7522 111.3049 112.2110
June 146.9791 110.6216 117.6165
July 156.7998 155.1392 155.8774
August 160.6669 155.2788 158.2607
September 160.5524 157.5971 159.6102
October 159.5499 156.7465 157.9476
November 157.9079 154.7261 156.3813
December 155.2375 152.5400 153.9059