YEARLY HIGH
0.0167 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0152 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 MUR

2026 BIF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BIF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0167 was up 3.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0161, 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 84 MUR
2025 Average 77 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 76 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.46 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0160
0.0155
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0157, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0157).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0158) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.33%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0158
2025 Avg (March) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0158 0.0152 0.0156
February 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
March 0.0167 0.0154 0.0158
April 0.0158 0.0155 0.0157
May 0.0160 0.0158 0.0159
June 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
July 0.0159 0.0158 0.0158
August 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157