YEARLY HIGH
0.2211 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2072 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2141 GTQ

2016 MUR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.2211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.2072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2121 to the December average rate of 0.2089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2211 was down 8.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2405, 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 1,105 GTQ
2015 Average 1,092 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,036 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.44 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2214
0.2077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GTQ 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 0.2161, compared to 0.2121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0059 GTQ (High: 0.2195 / Low: 0.2136). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GTQ (High: 0.2132 / Low: 0.2111).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+3.40%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2202
2015 Avg (April) 0.2130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2132 0.2111 0.2121
February 0.2158 0.2124 0.2143
March 0.2195 0.2136 0.2168
April 0.2211 0.2189 0.2202
May 0.2207 0.2156 0.2178
June 0.2172 0.2142 0.2155
July 0.2163 0.2133 0.2149
August 0.2167 0.2128 0.2146
September 0.2145 0.2116 0.2134
October 0.2126 0.2095 0.2107
November 0.2117 0.2087 0.2099
December 0.2103 0.2072 0.2089