YEARLY HIGH
2.2586 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.1609 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2114 BDT

2016 MUR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2.2586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.1609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0977 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1762 to the December average rate of 2.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2586 was down 8.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4692, 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 11,293 BDT
2015 Average 11,104 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 10,804 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 488.50 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2383
2.1706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BDT 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 2.2089, compared to 2.2139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0531 BDT (High: 2.2362 / Low: 2.1831). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 BDT (High: 2.2389 / Low: 2.2237).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.2322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+1.47%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.2322
2015 Avg (August) 2.1998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1919 2.1609 2.1762
February 2.2166 2.1710 2.1977
March 2.2227 2.1789 2.2014
April 2.2389 2.2237 2.2327
May 2.2407 2.2178 2.2322
June 2.2286 2.2020 2.2135
July 2.2276 2.2085 2.2144
August 2.2586 2.2068 2.2322
September 2.2315 2.2082 2.2222
October 2.2208 2.1785 2.2029
November 2.2226 2.1796 2.2046
December 2.2362 2.1831 2.2072