YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 MUR

2013 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0202 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0206 was down 10.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0230, 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 103 MUR
2012 Average 107 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 97 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.35 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0203
0.0195
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 0.0199, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0200).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0199) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-10.92%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0199
2012 Avg (March) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0205 0.0195 0.0202
February 0.0199 0.0193 0.0196
March 0.0206 0.0196 0.0199
April 0.0199 0.0197 0.0198
May 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
June 0.0202 0.0197 0.0200
July 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
August 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
September 0.0202 0.0198 0.0200
October 0.0200 0.0194 0.0197
November 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
December 0.0197 0.0194 0.0196