YEARLY HIGH
20.7200 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.1177 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0973 MUR

2016 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 20.7200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 19.1177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6023 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0379 to the December average rate of 19.3536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.7200 was down 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.7980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,600 MUR
2015 Average 99,562 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 95,588 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,011.32 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.4908
19.2502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 20.2751, compared to 19.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.0624 MUR (High: 20.3731 / Low: 19.3107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2750 MUR (High: 20.3491 / Low: 20.0741).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0624
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2750

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 0.3795 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 20.3874) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.1518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2356 (+1.17%).

2016 Avg (June) 20.3874
2015 Avg (June) 20.1518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1927 19.8064 20.0379
February 20.6156 20.0039 20.2974
March 20.5256 19.9835 20.2573
April 20.5196 20.1432 20.3515
May 20.7102 20.0341 20.3189
June 20.7200 20.0407 20.3874
July 20.1936 19.8814 20.0311
August 20.2983 19.8634 20.1107
September 20.3491 20.0741 20.2133
October 20.3503 19.8323 20.0753
November 20.3731 19.3107 19.7330
December 19.7297 19.1177 19.3536