YEARLY HIGH
1.6163 MRO
YEARLY LOW
1.3712 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4643 MRO

2016 YER to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1.6163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.3712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2452 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5564 to the December average rate of 1.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6163 was up 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,082 MRO
2015 Average 7,192 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 6,856 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225.79 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6178
1.3893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to MRO 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 1.5034, compared to 1.4252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2323 MRO (High: 1.6089 / Low: 1.3766). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MRO (High: 1.4287 / Low: 1.4194).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2323
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1565 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.5988) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2140 (+15.45%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.5988
2015 Avg (March) 1.3848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6020 1.4349 1.5564
February 1.6045 1.5308 1.5900
March 1.6163 1.5897 1.5988
April 1.6089 1.3766 1.4423
May 1.4289 1.3712 1.4083
June 1.4337 1.4195 1.4247
July 1.4276 1.4149 1.4199
August 1.4305 1.4157 1.4215
September 1.4287 1.4194 1.4228
October 1.4318 1.4166 1.4257
November 1.4372 1.4251 1.4300
December 1.4386 1.4248 1.4316