YEARLY HIGH
0.0576 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0563 BZD

2016 MUR to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.0576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0576 was down 8.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0632, 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 288 BZD
2015 Average 285 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 275 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.77 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0571
0.0552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BZD 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 0.0562, compared to 0.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0014 BZD (High: 0.0576 / Low: 0.0562). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BZD (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0563).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0569) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.27%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0569
2015 Avg (August) 0.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0557 0.0550 0.0553
February 0.0563 0.0552 0.0558
March 0.0566 0.0555 0.0561
April 0.0571 0.0566 0.0568
May 0.0572 0.0564 0.0569
June 0.0570 0.0561 0.0565
July 0.0568 0.0563 0.0565
August 0.0576 0.0562 0.0569
September 0.0569 0.0563 0.0567
October 0.0566 0.0556 0.0562
November 0.0564 0.0555 0.0559
December 0.0560 0.0555 0.0558