YEARLY HIGH
0.5954 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4399 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5326 MUR

2016 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.4399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1555 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4715 to the December average rate of 0.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5954 was down 17.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,977 MUR
2015 Average 2,897 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,200 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777.50 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5911
0.4515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.5084, compared to 0.5568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0529 MUR (High: 0.4928 / Low: 0.4399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 MUR (High: 0.5735 / Low: 0.5630).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0529
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5794) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0641 (+12.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5794
2015 Avg (December) 0.5154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4928 0.4399 0.4715
February 0.4785 0.4461 0.4631
March 0.5252 0.4872 0.5095
April 0.5405 0.5121 0.5273
May 0.5404 0.5259 0.5336
June 0.5556 0.5315 0.5452
July 0.5626 0.5315 0.5503
August 0.5498 0.5309 0.5414
September 0.5627 0.5346 0.5472
October 0.5735 0.5630 0.5683
November 0.5682 0.5390 0.5541
December 0.5954 0.5597 0.5794