YEARLY HIGH
0.0240 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 MUR

2016 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0230.

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 0.0239 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0240 was down 1.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0244, 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 120 MUR
2015 Average 116 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 115 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0239
0.0232
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 0.0235, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0230). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0233).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, 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 (January 2016: 0.0239) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+11.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0239
2015 Avg (January) 0.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
February 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237
March 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
April 0.0234 0.0232 0.0233
May 0.0235 0.0232 0.0233
June 0.0236 0.0234 0.0235
July 0.0235 0.0233 0.0235
August 0.0235 0.0230 0.0233
September 0.0235 0.0233 0.0234
October 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237
December 0.0239 0.0237 0.0238