YEARLY HIGH
0.0523 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0483 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 BAM

2016 MUR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0523 was down 1.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0533, 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 262 BAM
2015 Average 251 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 241 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.22 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0519
0.0488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BAM 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 0.0493, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0027 BAM (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0491). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BAM (High: 0.0498 / Low: 0.0491).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0517) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+3.89%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0517
2015 Avg (December) 0.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0505 0.0495 0.0499
February 0.0500 0.0485 0.0493
March 0.0500 0.0487 0.0494
April 0.0496 0.0487 0.0491
May 0.0499 0.0483 0.0492
June 0.0499 0.0483 0.0491
July 0.0503 0.0495 0.0499
August 0.0503 0.0493 0.0497
September 0.0498 0.0491 0.0495
October 0.0504 0.0491 0.0498
November 0.0518 0.0491 0.0507
December 0.0523 0.0507 0.0517