YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 MUR

2011 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0272 was down 9.61% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136 MUR
2010 Average 135 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 110 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.63 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0269
0.0223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to MUR 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 0.0244, compared to 0.0231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0026 MUR (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0221). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0257).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0265) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.90%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0265
2010 Avg (January) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0257 0.0265
February 0.0260 0.0257 0.0258
March 0.0256 0.0248 0.0253
April 0.0247 0.0221 0.0228
May 0.0233 0.0221 0.0228
June 0.0233 0.0224 0.0229
July 0.0232 0.0226 0.0229
August 0.0230 0.0224 0.0227
September 0.0239 0.0226 0.0232
October 0.0239 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0238 0.0228 0.0235
December 0.0236 0.0220 0.0226