YEARLY HIGH
0.1758 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1686 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1725 MUR

2016 GYD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.1686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1749 to the December average rate of 0.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1758 was down 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 879 MUR
2015 Average 851 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 843 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1754
0.1699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.1723, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0043 MUR (High: 0.1730 / Low: 0.1686). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MUR (High: 0.1710 / Low: 0.1698).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1749) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+12.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1749
2015 Avg (January) 0.1561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1758 0.1736 0.1749
February 0.1749 0.1721 0.1734
March 0.1744 0.1708 0.1725
April 0.1710 0.1698 0.1704
May 0.1719 0.1697 0.1706
June 0.1733 0.1707 0.1721
July 0.1729 0.1714 0.1723
August 0.1730 0.1686 0.1707
September 0.1724 0.1709 0.1716
October 0.1746 0.1720 0.1732
November 0.1755 0.1722 0.1741
December 0.1755 0.1732 0.1743