YEARLY HIGH
263.3818 GNF
YEARLY LOW
203.9211 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.4550 GNF

2016 MUR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 263.3818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 203.9211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.4607 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.4969 to the December average rate of 258.2137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 263.3818 was up 18.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 221.8756, 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 1,316,909 GNF
2015 Average 1,047,478 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,019,606 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297,303.28 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

262.9998
205.5666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GNF 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 214.8624, compared to 256.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.1852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.8624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 256.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 48.8157 GNF (High: 252.7369 / Low: 203.9211). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1148 GNF (High: 216.9521 / Low: 214.8372).

June Spread (Volatile) ±48.8157
April Spread (Stable) ±2.1148

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.6789 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 258.2137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 214.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +44.1693 (+20.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 258.2137
2015 Avg (December) 214.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.7172 212.7302 214.4969
February 217.1429 211.5409 215.3959
March 215.7608 212.2729 214.0277
April 216.9521 214.8372 216.0317
May 215.5272 206.7390 210.3527
June 252.7369 203.9211 218.8696
July 255.0393 249.3247 252.7810
August 259.8867 251.6308 257.5291
September 259.9685 255.2248 257.4817
October 257.4706 252.7755 255.2458
November 258.7403 251.2061 255.0347
December 263.3818 254.5199 258.2137