YEARLY HIGH
0.0212 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0193 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 MUR

2020 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0212 was up 6.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0200, 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 106 MUR
2019 Average 97 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 97 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0211
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 0.0204, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 MUR (High: 0.0211 / Low: 0.0196). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0210) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.22%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0210
2019 Avg (May) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0193 0.0194
February 0.0199 0.0194 0.0197
March 0.0211 0.0196 0.0203
April 0.0212 0.0206 0.0209
May 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
June 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
July 0.0209 0.0205 0.0208
August 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
September 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
October 0.0208 0.0205 0.0206
November 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
December 0.0207 0.0202 0.0204