2016 MUR to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |