YEARLY HIGH
1.9308 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.8445 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8914 BTN

2016 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.9308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0863 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8651 to the December average rate of 1.8886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9308 was down 3.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9951, 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 9,654 BTN
2015 Average 9,139 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 9,222 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.33 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9136
1.8607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.8915, compared to 1.8913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8913

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0601 BTN (High: 1.9176 / Low: 1.8575). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 BTN (High: 1.9091 / Low: 1.8898).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0601
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0278 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.9092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8706), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0387 (+2.07%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.9092
2015 Avg (February) 1.8706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8900 1.8445 1.8651
February 1.9308 1.8812 1.9092
March 1.8941 1.8704 1.8814
April 1.9005 1.8798 1.8935
May 1.9208 1.8887 1.9025
June 1.9154 1.8820 1.8970
July 1.9091 1.8898 1.8980
August 1.9259 1.8807 1.9055
September 1.9044 1.8829 1.8922
October 1.8839 1.8633 1.8746
November 1.9176 1.8575 1.8889
December 1.9082 1.8768 1.8886