2012 BIF to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0230 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.0198 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0215 MUR

2012 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0230 was down 15.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0272, 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 115 MUR

2011 Average 119 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 99 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0228

0.0199

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 0.0220, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0220

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 MUR (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0210).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0226) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-14.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0226

2011 Avg (January) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0230	0.0220	0.0226
February	0.0226	0.0220	0.0223
March	0.0226	0.0221	0.0224
April	0.0226	0.0210	0.0221
May	0.0214	0.0207	0.0211
June	0.0221	0.0210	0.0216
July	0.0222	0.0214	0.0218
August	0.0215	0.0210	0.0213
September	0.0214	0.0206	0.0209
October	0.0213	0.0206	0.0209
November	0.0212	0.0203	0.0208
December	0.0207	0.0198	0.0202