YEARLY HIGH
0.1993 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1902 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1942 BOB

2016 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.1993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1915 to the December average rate of 0.1926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1993 was down 8.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2186, 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 997 BOB
2015 Average 985 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 951 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.35 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1975
0.1910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.1938, compared to 0.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0048 BOB (High: 0.1993 / Low: 0.1945). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 BOB (High: 0.1956 / Low: 0.1937).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1970) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.07%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1970
2015 Avg (August) 0.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1929 0.1905 0.1915
February 0.1942 0.1902 0.1928
March 0.1936 0.1906 0.1922
April 0.1975 0.1935 0.1959
May 0.1973 0.1944 0.1961
June 0.1954 0.1931 0.1942
July 0.1956 0.1937 0.1947
August 0.1993 0.1945 0.1970
September 0.1970 0.1947 0.1960
October 0.1958 0.1926 0.1943
November 0.1950 0.1920 0.1933
December 0.1940 0.1918 0.1926