YEARLY HIGH
4.6423 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3604 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4890 MUR

2016 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.6423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 4.3604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2819 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4290 to the December average rate of 4.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6423 was down 2.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,212 MUR
2015 Average 22,333 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,802 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,409.69 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.5697
4.3845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.4623, compared to 4.5157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.1557 MUR (High: 4.6423 / Low: 4.4866). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0488 MUR (High: 4.5416 / Low: 4.4928).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1557
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0488

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.5543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0987 (+2.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.5543
2015 Avg (December) 4.4555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4683 4.3813 4.4290
February 4.4407 4.3604 4.4000
March 4.5026 4.4040 4.4640
April 4.4939 4.3864 4.4267
May 4.5416 4.4928 4.5103
June 4.5730 4.4797 4.5440
July 4.5241 4.4546 4.4871
August 4.5337 4.4437 4.4888
September 4.5336 4.4656 4.5020
October 4.5659 4.5129 4.5386
November 4.5792 4.4837 4.5235
December 4.6423 4.4866 4.5543