2017 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.6429 BIF

YEARLY LOW

46.1464 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.9709 BIF

2017 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 53.6429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 46.1464.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4965 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8252 to the December average rate of 52.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 53.6429 was up 12.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 47.8728, 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 268,214 BIF

2016 Average 227,609 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 230,732 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,482.46 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

53.0444

46.2598

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 48.1836, compared to 51.7581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5745 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.1836

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.6746 BIF (High: 51.9019 / Low: 49.2273). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6113 BIF (High: 50.0488 / Low: 49.4376).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6746

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6113

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 0.8437 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 52.4790) against the same month in 2016 (average: 47.3222), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1568 (+10.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 52.4790

2016 Avg (August) 47.3222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.7305	46.1464	46.8252
February	47.9928	47.1663	47.6656
March	48.6061	47.2867	47.9059
April	48.8875	47.7516	48.2013
May	49.7108	48.1635	48.8561
June	50.0488	49.4376	49.6476
July	51.9019	49.2273	50.5713
August	53.6429	51.7345	52.4790
September	53.1173	51.0594	52.4028
October	52.2910	51.1632	51.5591
November	52.4568	50.8615	51.5124
December	52.4924	51.3627	52.0242