YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 MUR

2012 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0209 was up 2.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 105 MUR
2011 Average 95 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 95 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0208
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MUR 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0198). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0204).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0206) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+11.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0206
2011 Avg (July) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
February 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192
March 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
April 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193
May 0.0199 0.0191 0.0195
June 0.0207 0.0198 0.0202
July 0.0209 0.0203 0.0206
August 0.0206 0.0201 0.0204
September 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
October 0.0209 0.0204 0.0206
November 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
December 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204