YEARLY HIGH
0.0209 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0204 MUR

2013 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0209 was down 0.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0209, 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 104 MUR
2012 Average 100 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 99 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.81 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0207
0.0201
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 0.0205, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0200). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0203).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0207) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+6.22%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0207
2012 Avg (May) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0205 0.0203 0.0204
February 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
March 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
April 0.0208 0.0206 0.0207
May 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
June 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
July 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
August 0.0206 0.0203 0.0204
September 0.0205 0.0202 0.0204
October 0.0204 0.0199 0.0201
November 0.0205 0.0200 0.0202
December 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201