YEARLY HIGH
1.2347 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0863 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1822 GMD

2016 MUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.2347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.0863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1484 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0953 to the December average rate of 1.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2347 was down 9.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3569, 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 6,173 GMD
2015 Average 5,878 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,431 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2276
1.0833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GMD 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 1.1626, compared to 1.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1210 GMD (High: 1.2117 / Low: 1.0907). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 GMD (High: 1.2097 / Low: 1.2022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1210
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1.2145) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0914 (+8.14%).

2016 Avg (August) 1.2145
2015 Avg (August) 1.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1022 1.0863 1.0953
February 1.1141 1.0928 1.1041
March 1.2117 1.0907 1.1416
April 1.2208 1.2042 1.2153
May 1.2215 1.2031 1.2155
June 1.2132 1.1877 1.2035
July 1.2097 1.2022 1.2056
August 1.2347 1.2051 1.2145
September 1.2114 1.2003 1.2075
October 1.2087 1.1880 1.1988
November 1.2010 1.1825 1.1937
December 1.2055 1.1798 1.1914