YEARLY HIGH
12.0623 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.9592 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3494 MUR

2016 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 12.0623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 10.9592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1032 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9609 to the December average rate of 11.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.0623 was down 12.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.8594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,312 MUR
2015 Average 63,514 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 54,796 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,515.83 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.0479
11.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 11.4916, compared to 11.2072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4499 MUR (High: 11.8668 / Low: 11.4169). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1380 MUR (High: 11.2686 / Low: 11.1305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4499
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 11.9609) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4117), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4508 (-3.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 11.9609
2015 Avg (January) 12.4117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0623 11.8716 11.9609
February 11.9135 11.6207 11.7589
March 11.8668 11.4169 11.6148
April 11.4075 11.1135 11.2448
May 11.2980 11.0789 11.1400
June 11.3632 11.1522 11.2302
July 11.2686 11.1305 11.1907
August 11.2160 10.9592 11.0908
September 11.2223 11.0341 11.1315
October 11.3508 11.0746 11.2302
November 11.3634 11.1582 11.2774
December 11.3761 11.1546 11.3224