YEARLY HIGH
5.9302 GYD
YEARLY LOW
5.6876 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7968 GYD

2016 MUR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 5.9302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 5.6876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2426 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7166 to the December average rate of 5.7358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.9302 was down 9.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.5340, 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 29,651 GYD
2015 Average 29,409 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 28,438 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,212.92 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.8855
5.7013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GYD 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 5.8039, compared to 5.7897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1482 GYD (High: 5.9302 / Low: 5.7819). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 GYD (High: 5.8893 / Low: 5.8489).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1482
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

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 0.0539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 5.8574) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.8234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+0.58%).

2016 Avg (August) 5.8574
2015 Avg (August) 5.8234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7615 5.6876 5.7166
February 5.8119 5.7184 5.7685
March 5.8536 5.7341 5.7958
April 5.8893 5.8489 5.8702
May 5.8933 5.8177 5.8619
June 5.8585 5.7715 5.8101
July 5.8343 5.7841 5.8023
August 5.9302 5.7819 5.8574
September 5.8521 5.7989 5.8262
October 5.8134 5.7258 5.7723
November 5.8064 5.6970 5.7444
December 5.7739 5.6993 5.7358