YEARLY HIGH
26.9132 MUR
YEARLY LOW
24.8894 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.7265 MUR

2016 LYD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 26.9132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 24.8894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0238 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.0300 to the December average rate of 25.0898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 26.9132 was down 0.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.1110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134,566 MUR
2015 Average 129,203 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 124,447 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,119.06 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

26.3222
24.9777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 26.0226, compared to 25.4304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.4304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.2741 MUR (High: 26.9132 / Low: 25.6391). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2571 MUR (High: 25.7100 / Low: 25.4529).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2741
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4729 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 26.2102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.5870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6231 (+2.44%).

2016 Avg (May) 26.2102
2015 Avg (May) 25.5870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4835 25.7511 26.0300
February 26.2781 25.6326 25.9916
March 26.1523 25.6472 25.8521
April 26.2014 25.7739 26.0065
May 26.9132 25.6391 26.2102
June 26.6973 25.7437 26.0451
July 25.8175 25.4147 25.5722
August 25.6033 25.0775 25.4464
September 25.7100 25.4529 25.5739
October 25.7874 25.4072 25.5566
November 25.7372 24.9741 25.3434
December 25.3407 24.8894 25.0898