YEARLY HIGH
0.0500 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0418 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0452 AZN

2016 MUR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0500 was up 14.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250 AZN
2015 Average 145 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 209 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.06 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0500
0.0420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to AZN 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 AZN (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0434). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AZN (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0428).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 (December 2016: 0.0493) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+50.75%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0493
2015 Avg (December) 0.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0450 0.0433 0.0439
February 0.0449 0.0434 0.0442
March 0.0467 0.0434 0.0454
April 0.0436 0.0428 0.0432
May 0.0431 0.0420 0.0427
June 0.0438 0.0418 0.0429
July 0.0451 0.0438 0.0442
August 0.0470 0.0449 0.0463
September 0.0471 0.0459 0.0466
October 0.0461 0.0449 0.0455
November 0.0485 0.0459 0.0477
December 0.0500 0.0487 0.0493