YEARLY HIGH
36.2020 MUR
YEARLY LOW
34.7022 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5212 MUR

2016 BMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 36.2020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 34.7022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4999 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0638 to the December average rate of 35.9374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.2020 was down 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 36.7098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181,010 MUR
2015 Average 175,542 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 173,511 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,499.38 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.1597
35.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 35.5222, compared to 35.5202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.5222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.8275 MUR (High: 35.5296 / Low: 34.7022). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1319 MUR (High: 35.4680 / Low: 35.3360).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8275
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1319

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 0.4776 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 36.0638) against the same month in 2015 (average: 32.2747), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7890 (+11.74%).

2016 Avg (January) 36.0638
2015 Avg (January) 32.2747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.2020 35.8595 36.0638
February 36.1094 35.5140 35.7463
March 35.9798 35.2770 35.5818
April 35.2422 35.0082 35.1042
May 35.4252 35.0443 35.1723
June 35.6632 35.3042 35.4647
July 35.4680 35.3360 35.4061
August 35.5296 34.7022 35.1233
September 35.4833 35.1725 35.2881
October 35.8561 35.3463 35.5912
November 36.0055 35.4726 35.7750
December 36.0585 35.8090 35.9374