2016 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.8728 BIF

YEARLY LOW

42.8621 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.5153 BIF

2016 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 47.8728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 42.8621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0106 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.3014 to the December average rate of 46.6245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.8728 was down 3.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.4254, 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 239,364 BIF

2015 Average 223,347 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 214,311 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,053.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

47.7243

42.8993

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 44.1130, compared to 46.9176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.1130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.9176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.9782 BIF (High: 47.5941 / Low: 43.6159). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4752 BIF (High: 47.0874 / Low: 46.6122).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.9782

July Spread (Stable) ±0.4752

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3295 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 47.3222) against the same month in 2015 (average: 43.9396), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3826 (+7.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 47.3222

2015 Avg (August) 43.9396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	43.5425	42.8621	43.3014
February	44.0223	43.3398	43.6399
March	44.3887	43.3180	43.8740
April	44.7036	43.8363	44.2624
May	44.7030	43.8416	44.3323
June	47.5941	43.6159	45.2681
July	47.0874	46.6122	46.8183
August	47.8728	46.4999	47.3222
September	47.4455	46.8658	47.1639
October	47.1321	46.3748	46.8344
November	47.2535	46.3755	46.7423
December	46.9867	46.3293	46.6245