YEARLY HIGH
1.2780 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.0944 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1812 MUR

2016 UYU to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.2780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 1.0944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1836 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1766 to the December average rate of 1.2490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2780 was down 11.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,390 MUR
2015 Average 6,454 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,472 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 918.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2798
1.0903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 1.1327, compared to 1.2296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0514 MUR (High: 1.1633 / Low: 1.1118). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0160 MUR (High: 1.1596 / Low: 1.1436).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0514
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0160

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0455 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.2640) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0514 (+4.24%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.2640
2015 Avg (October) 1.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1988 1.1616 1.1766
February 1.1633 1.1118 1.1311
March 1.1193 1.0944 1.1061
April 1.1286 1.0979 1.1131
May 1.1407 1.1043 1.1175
June 1.1596 1.1436 1.1519
July 1.1915 1.1493 1.1698
August 1.2301 1.1850 1.2132
September 1.2441 1.2026 1.2247
October 1.2780 1.2433 1.2640
November 1.2755 1.2311 1.2572
December 1.2661 1.2276 1.2490