2016 TOP to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 16.3261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 15.3018.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0243 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9891 to the December average rate of 15.7779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.3261 was down 10.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.2411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.7768, compared to 15.7746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.6314 MUR (High: 15.9333 / Low: 15.3018). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 MUR (High: 15.8814 / Low: 15.7116).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2836 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 15.9791) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.2205), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2414 (-1.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2058 | 15.7074 | 15.9891 |
| February | 15.9333 | 15.3018 | 15.7055 |
| March | 15.8814 | 15.7116 | 15.7927 |
| April | 15.8913 | 15.6361 | 15.7507 |
| May | 15.8069 | 15.4683 | 15.6207 |
| June | 16.0095 | 15.5775 | 15.8024 |
| July | 15.7728 | 15.4358 | 15.6326 |
| August | 15.7765 | 15.3968 | 15.5510 |
| September | 15.8385 | 15.5979 | 15.6902 |
| October | 16.2136 | 15.7014 | 16.0171 |
| November | 16.3261 | 15.6998 | 15.9791 |
| December | 16.0247 | 15.4456 | 15.7779 |