YEARLY HIGH
51.7384 BIF
YEARLY LOW
48.5461 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.5826 BIF

2014 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 51.7384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 48.5461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1923 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1346 to the December average rate of 49.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 51.7384 was up 0.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 51.7246, 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 258,692 BIF
2013 Average 251,629 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 242,731 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,961.56 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

51.7332
49.2327
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 51.2504, compared to 49.9148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.2504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 1.4412 BIF (High: 49.9873 / Low: 48.5461). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4706 BIF (High: 51.7384 / Low: 51.2679).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.4412
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9466 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 51.5248) against the same month in 2013 (average: 50.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3702 (+2.73%).

2014 Avg (March) 51.5248
2013 Avg (March) 50.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.4611 50.8020 51.1346
February 51.6724 50.6992 51.2901
March 51.7384 51.2679 51.5248
April 51.7047 51.1235 51.3482
May 51.7342 50.8362 51.2141
June 51.3492 50.7609 50.9906
July 51.3682 50.5373 50.9939
August 50.8373 49.7306 50.4653
September 50.0022 49.1539 49.5187
October 49.9873 48.5461 49.5549
November 49.7215 49.2018 49.4411
December 49.8582 49.0340 49.5151