YEARLY HIGH
0.3392 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3127 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3295 MUR

2016 XPF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.3392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.3127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3284 to the December average rate of 0.3169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3392 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,696 MUR
2015 Average 1,630 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,564 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.40 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3357
0.3152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3321, compared to 0.3269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0166 MUR (High: 0.3339 / Low: 0.3174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MUR (High: 0.3338 / Low: 0.3297).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3328) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+1.80%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3328
2015 Avg (May) 0.3269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3311 0.3241 0.3284
February 0.3374 0.3279 0.3325
March 0.3360 0.3273 0.3318
April 0.3362 0.3299 0.3332
May 0.3392 0.3276 0.3328
June 0.3384 0.3291 0.3340
July 0.3313 0.3263 0.3288
August 0.3333 0.3262 0.3302
September 0.3338 0.3297 0.3318
October 0.3341 0.3254 0.3296
November 0.3339 0.3174 0.3240
December 0.3238 0.3127 0.3169