YEARLY HIGH
0.5422 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5179 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5288 MUR

2016 BTN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.5422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.5179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5362 to the December average rate of 0.5295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5422 was down 8.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,711 MUR
2015 Average 2,738 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,590 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.12 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5374
0.5226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.5287, compared to 0.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0169 MUR (High: 0.5384 / Low: 0.5215). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.5291 / Low: 0.5238).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5362) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+3.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5362
2015 Avg (January) 0.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5422 0.5291 0.5362
February 0.5316 0.5179 0.5238
March 0.5346 0.5280 0.5315
April 0.5320 0.5262 0.5281
May 0.5295 0.5206 0.5256
June 0.5313 0.5221 0.5272
July 0.5291 0.5238 0.5269
August 0.5317 0.5192 0.5248
September 0.5311 0.5251 0.5285
October 0.5367 0.5308 0.5335
November 0.5384 0.5215 0.5295
December 0.5328 0.5240 0.5295