2018 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.2583 BIF

YEARLY LOW

50.2890 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.2776 BIF

2018 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 55.2583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 50.2890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9693 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.5027 to the December average rate of 52.6184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.2583 was up 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.6429, 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 276,291 BIF

2017 Average 249,923 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 251,445 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,846.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.3957

51.0407

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 52.7162, compared to 51.8390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.7162

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.5049 BIF (High: 54.8195 / Low: 52.3147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8973 BIF (High: 52.2732 / Low: 51.3759).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5049

September Spread (Stable) ±0.8973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2684 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 54.1161) against the same month in 2017 (average: 47.6656), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4505 (+13.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 54.1161

2017 Avg (February) 47.6656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.8195	52.3147	53.5027
February	55.2583	52.8990	54.1161
March	54.0953	52.6194	53.4195
April	53.6462	51.8089	52.6036
May	52.0083	50.7495	51.3352
June	52.6075	50.2890	51.3203
July	52.1016	50.8025	51.4687
August	51.8583	50.8437	51.4621
September	52.2732	51.3759	51.6901
October	52.7328	50.8520	51.8686
November	52.6407	50.9259	51.9260
December	53.4536	51.9126	52.6184