YEARLY HIGH
0.0200 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 MUR

2019 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0190 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0200 was up 0.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0199, 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 100 MUR
2018 Average 96 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 93 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0197
0.0188
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 0.0191, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0194).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0195) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.59%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0195
2018 Avg (August) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
February 0.0193 0.0186 0.0189
March 0.0194 0.0187 0.0191
April 0.0193 0.0188 0.0191
May 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
June 0.0196 0.0190 0.0193
July 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
August 0.0200 0.0194 0.0195
September 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
October 0.0199 0.0194 0.0196
November 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
December 0.0197 0.0193 0.0195