YEARLY HIGH
14.2853 MUR
YEARLY LOW
13.4067 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9678 MUR

2016 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 14.2853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 13.4067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8786 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9020 to the December average rate of 14.1530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.2853 was down 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.8435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,427 MUR
2015 Average 69,518 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 67,034 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,393.08 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.1931
13.7508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 13.9164, compared to 14.0191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.7917 MUR (High: 14.1985 / Low: 13.4067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1883 MUR (High: 14.1512 / Low: 13.9629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7917
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1883

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 14.1562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.0063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1499 (+1.07%).

2016 Avg (November) 14.1562
2015 Avg (November) 14.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1985 13.4067 13.9020
February 14.0809 13.4983 13.8509
March 14.1378 13.8855 14.0154
April 14.0882 13.7301 13.9553
May 14.0081 13.4385 13.7877
June 14.1269 13.7265 13.9871
July 14.1335 13.7158 13.9457
August 13.8987 13.6624 13.8339
September 14.1009 13.8700 13.9705
October 14.1512 13.9629 14.0553
November 14.2853 14.0083 14.1562
December 14.2260 13.9027 14.1530