2019 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.7898 BIF

YEARLY LOW

50.0951 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.7939 BIF

2019 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 53.7898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 50.0951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6946 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6512 to the December average rate of 51.3628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 53.7898 was down 2.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 55.2583, 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 268,949 BIF

2018 Average 261,334 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 250,476 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,473.17 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

53.1097

50.8537

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 52.3844, compared to 51.2033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 2.0628 BIF (High: 53.7898 / Low: 51.7269). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7570 BIF (High: 51.6037 / Low: 50.8467).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0628

July Spread (Stable) ±0.7570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 52.9217) against the same month in 2018 (average: 54.1161), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1944 (-2.21%).

2019 Avg (February) 52.9217

2018 Avg (February) 54.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.2176	51.9737	52.6512
February	53.7898	51.7269	52.9217
March	53.5850	51.5605	52.4803
April	53.0902	51.9146	52.4708
May	52.6400	51.5866	52.0710
June	52.6360	50.9682	51.7115
July	51.6037	50.8467	51.2928
August	51.5986	50.0951	51.1594
September	51.4798	50.6010	51.0829
October	51.6154	50.3406	51.0417
November	51.5845	50.7216	51.2803
December	51.7658	50.7843	51.3628