2020 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.7800 BIF

YEARLY LOW

47.1478 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.8394 BIF

2020 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 51.7800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 47.1478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6322 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5140 to the December average rate of 49.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.7800 was down 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 53.7898, 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 258,900 BIF

2019 Average 258,932 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 235,739 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,161.23 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.8979

47.2915

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 49.1140, compared to 48.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.1140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.5648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.7420 BIF (High: 51.1186 / Low: 47.3766). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4580 BIF (High: 48.7828 / Low: 48.3248).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7420

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4835 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 51.5140) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.6512), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1372 (-2.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 51.5140

2019 Avg (January) 52.6512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.7800	51.0902	51.5140
February	51.5267	50.1384	50.7331
March	51.1186	47.3766	49.2496
April	48.4281	47.2420	47.7965
May	47.9980	47.1478	47.6754
June	48.1043	47.2112	47.7154
July	48.7358	47.7425	48.1537
August	48.7429	48.2198	48.5569
September	49.0028	48.2439	48.5383
October	48.7096	48.1805	48.5052
November	48.7828	48.3248	48.5858
December	49.4287	48.2690	49.0489