YEARLY HIGH
13.4031 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.8573 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1507 MUR

2016 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 13.4031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 12.8573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5458 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3519 to the December average rate of 13.3024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.4031 was down 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.5887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,015 MUR
2015 Average 64,989 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 64,287 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,728.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.3883
12.9519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 13.1468, compared to 13.1545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3066 MUR (High: 13.1639 / Low: 12.8573). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 MUR (High: 13.1395 / Low: 13.0728).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3066
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1852 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.3519) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.9475), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4045 (+11.76%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.3519
2015 Avg (January) 11.9475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4031 13.2763 13.3519
February 13.3688 13.1484 13.2344
March 13.3208 13.0606 13.1735
April 13.0478 12.9515 12.9883
May 13.1058 12.9649 13.0125
June 13.1938 13.0610 13.1203
July 13.1395 13.0728 13.1047
August 13.1639 12.8573 13.0127
September 13.1467 13.0316 13.0741
October 13.2849 13.0766 13.1820
November 13.3402 13.1428 13.2512
December 13.3424 13.2636 13.3024