YEARLY HIGH
620.4116 BYR
YEARLY LOW
516.5763 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
566.7667 BYR

2016 MUR to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 620.4116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 516.5763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.8352 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 550.5068 to the December average rate of 557.2555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 620.4116 was up 19.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 519.9019, 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 3,102,058 BYR
2015 Average 2,265,433 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,582,882 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 519,176.10 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

611.8888
544.9266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BYR 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 569.6715, compared to 563.8619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.8096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 569.6715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 563.8619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 73.6005 BYR (High: 590.1768 / Low: 516.5763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8695 BYR (High: 559.2517 / Low: 555.3822).

January Spread (Volatile) ±73.6005
December Spread (Stable) ±3.8695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 26.2628 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 606.3086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 458.6107), the exchange rate shifted by +147.6979 (+32.21%).

2016 Avg (February) 606.3086
2015 Avg (February) 458.6107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 590.1768 516.5763 550.5068
February 620.4116 585.8931 606.3086
March 596.5858 567.7013 580.0458
April 574.9150 548.8897 565.8381
May 561.2022 546.6304 553.6436
June 565.5669 557.8468 561.6861
July 568.8168 564.6293 565.7474
August 577.0894 563.6490 570.1816
September 569.3720 564.3852 567.5096
October 566.5725 558.5169 562.6846
November 564.5551 556.1990 559.7924
December 559.2517 555.3822 557.2555