YEARLY HIGH
45.3826 BIF
YEARLY LOW
36.8178 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.2940 BIF

2011 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 45.3826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 36.8178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5648 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.6976 to the December average rate of 44.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 45.3826 was up 16.81% compared to the 2010 peak of 38.8518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 226,913 BIF
2010 Average 185,465 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 184,089 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,824.06 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

44.8154
37.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BIF 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 41.2480, compared to 43.3399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.2480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.3399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 4.7171 BIF (High: 45.1508 / Low: 40.4336). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4736 BIF (High: 38.9246 / Low: 38.4510).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.7171
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4736

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9458 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 44.1684) against the same month in 2010 (average: 37.2706), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8978 (+18.51%).

2011 Avg (December) 44.1684
2010 Avg (December) 37.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9437 36.8178 37.6976
February 38.9246 38.4510 38.6852
March 40.2473 39.0441 39.5794
April 45.1508 40.4336 43.8104
May 45.1508 42.8822 43.9643
June 44.5584 42.8809 43.7511
July 44.3188 43.0661 43.6556
August 44.5604 43.5301 44.0455
September 44.1696 41.8141 43.0997
October 42.7959 41.7862 42.4284
November 43.7863 42.0581 42.6417
December 45.3826 42.3016 44.1684