YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0233 MUR

2015 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0244 was up 16.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0210, 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 122 MUR
2014 Average 102 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 105 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.43 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0242
0.0211
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 0.0229, compared to 0.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 MUR (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0233).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0237) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+18.33%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0237
2014 Avg (March) 0.0200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0218 0.0209 0.0213
February 0.0223 0.0216 0.0220
March 0.0244 0.0223 0.0237
April 0.0242 0.0231 0.0239
May 0.0235 0.0229 0.0232
June 0.0235 0.0232 0.0233
July 0.0236 0.0233 0.0235
August 0.0236 0.0232 0.0235
September 0.0236 0.0233 0.0235
October 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0241 0.0238 0.0239
December 0.0242 0.0238 0.0239