BPS recorded inflation (general) of 0,19% (mtm) or 4.45% (yoy) in March 2016. Inflation in March could be said to be an anomaly because it did not follow the general pattern of mean-reversal of volatile goods prices which usually has a pattern of 3 -4 months. Inflation in March caused the pattern of decreasing inflation to only occur for two months, namely January and February. This has been confirmed in the February inflation review where the delay of the peak of the rainy season will push up inflation in March.

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