YEARLY HIGH
18.1693 MUR
YEARLY LOW
17.3636 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7695 MUR

2016 BZD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 18.1693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 17.3636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8057 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0748 to the December average rate of 17.9205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.1693 was down 1.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,847 MUR
2015 Average 87,775 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 86,818 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,028.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.1249
17.5237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 17.7845, compared to 17.7546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.4395 MUR (High: 17.8031 / Low: 17.3636). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1395 MUR (High: 17.7588 / Low: 17.6193).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4395
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1395

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 0.2433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 18.0748) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.1452), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9296 (+11.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 18.0748
2015 Avg (January) 16.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.1693 17.9493 18.0748
February 18.1051 17.7623 17.9188
March 18.0323 17.6614 17.8351
April 17.6692 17.5111 17.5917
May 17.7174 17.4693 17.5824
June 17.8158 17.5394 17.7040
July 17.7588 17.6193 17.7022
August 17.8031 17.3636 17.5738
September 17.7733 17.5784 17.6470
October 17.9983 17.6556 17.8024
November 18.0207 17.7168 17.8818
December 18.0081 17.8419 17.9205