YEARLY HIGH
8.7643 MRO
YEARLY LOW
7.8005 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3638 MRO

2016 GMD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 8.7643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 7.8005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9638 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4715 to the December average rate of 8.3652, 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 8.7643 was up 0.41% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.7281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,821 MRO
2015 Average 37,644 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 39,002 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,818.96 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.7174
8.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to MRO 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 8.3786, compared to 8.3490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.3786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.9493 MRO (High: 8.7497 / Low: 7.8005). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0716 MRO (High: 8.3473 / Low: 8.2758).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0716

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.3697 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 8.4719) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.9210), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5509 (+22.41%).

2016 Avg (March) 8.4719
2015 Avg (March) 6.9210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7497 7.8005 8.4715
February 8.7183 8.3463 8.6614
March 8.7643 8.0269 8.4719
April 8.1659 7.9925 8.1022
May 8.3588 8.0146 8.2277
June 8.4005 8.2813 8.3367
July 8.3473 8.2758 8.3169
August 8.4199 8.2623 8.3314
September 8.4046 8.3138 8.3517
October 8.3932 8.3136 8.3558
November 8.4434 8.2969 8.3731
December 8.4292 8.2499 8.3652