YEARLY HIGH
5.2566 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.0173 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1492 MUR

2016 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 5.2566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 5.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2392 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2208 to the December average rate of 5.1920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.2566 was down 1.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.3131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,283 MUR
2015 Average 25,422 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 25,087 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,196.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.2352
5.0627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 5.1607, compared to 5.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1228 MUR (High: 5.1401 / Low: 5.0173). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0500 MUR (High: 5.1633 / Low: 5.1133).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1228
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0500

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 0.0992 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.1857) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.8004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3854 (+8.03%).

2016 Avg (February) 5.1857
2015 Avg (February) 4.8004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2497 5.1839 5.2208
February 5.2566 5.1484 5.1857
March 5.2478 5.1644 5.2039
April 5.1667 5.0634 5.1047
May 5.1437 5.0682 5.0997
June 5.1793 5.1171 5.1490
July 5.1633 5.1133 5.1364
August 5.1401 5.0173 5.0771
September 5.1366 5.0759 5.1018
October 5.1921 5.1083 5.1474
November 5.2091 5.1290 5.1723
December 5.2143 5.1556 5.1920