YEARLY HIGH
50.2451 MUR
YEARLY LOW
48.0136 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.3745 MUR

2016 XDR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 50.2451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 48.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2315 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8401 to the December average rate of 48.3929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 50.2451 was down 1.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.9811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251,226 MUR
2015 Average 245,574 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 240,068 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,157.71 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

50.0806
48.2395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 49.7255, compared to 49.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3525 MUR (High: 49.6415 / Low: 48.2890). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3814 MUR (High: 49.4708 / Low: 49.0893).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3525
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6680 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 49.9272) against the same month in 2015 (average: 49.3703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5569 (+1.13%).

2016 Avg (June) 49.9272
2015 Avg (June) 49.3703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.1718 49.5772 49.8401
February 50.2009 49.2639 49.8483
March 49.9536 49.3219 49.6766
April 49.7500 49.2340 49.4534
May 50.0543 49.3177 49.6073
June 50.2451 49.5093 49.9272
July 49.4708 49.0893 49.2592
August 49.6309 48.4931 49.0976
September 49.5811 49.0805 49.3714
October 49.5379 48.9500 49.1439
November 49.6415 48.2890 48.8765
December 48.8543 48.0136 48.3929