YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0198 MUR

2014 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, 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 0.0196 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0206 was down 0.02% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0206, 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
2013 Average 99 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 2014.

0.0203
0.0193
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 0.0195, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 MUR (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0193).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.0202) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.50%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.0202
2013 Avg (October) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0194 0.0196
February 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
March 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
April 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
May 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195
June 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
July 0.0198 0.0195 0.0196
August 0.0201 0.0197 0.0198
September 0.0203 0.0200 0.0202
October 0.0206 0.0200 0.0202
November 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
December 0.0204 0.0201 0.0202