YEARLY HIGH
65.1459 BIF
YEARLY LOW
43.9523 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.4921 BIF

2023 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 65.1459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 43.9523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1936 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.8897 to the December average rate of 64.5784, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 65.1459 was up 35.85% compared to the 2022 peak of 47.9554, 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 325,729 BIF
2022 Average 230,854 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 219,761 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,968.19 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

66.5666
42.7080
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 49.6066, compared to 63.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.7710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.6066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 16.4289 BIF (High: 62.0266 / Low: 45.5977). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5813 BIF (High: 64.3100 / Low: 63.7287).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.4289
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.5403 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 64.5784) against the same month in 2022 (average: 47.1295), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4490 (+37.02%).

2023 Avg (December) 64.5784
2022 Avg (December) 47.1295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.4647 45.6389 46.8897
February 46.9209 44.5479 45.3494
March 45.8746 43.9523 44.6962
April 46.4643 45.7070 46.0624
May 62.0266 45.5977 52.6492
June 62.5799 61.2015 61.9927
July 62.6882 61.1672 62.0921
August 62.8678 61.4698 62.3023
September 63.9966 60.9592 63.0464
October 64.3100 63.7287 64.0329
November 64.5430 63.3285 64.2137
December 65.1459 63.7445 64.5784