2018 LBP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0233 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.0211 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0225 MUR

2018 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0233 was down 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0241, 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 116 MUR

2017 Average 114 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 106 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.76 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0231

0.0214

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 0.0222, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 MUR (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0211). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0225).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.84%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0229

2017 Avg (June) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0222	0.0213	0.0218
February	0.0222	0.0211	0.0215
March	0.0220	0.0215	0.0218
April	0.0226	0.0219	0.0223
May	0.0231	0.0224	0.0228
June	0.0233	0.0225	0.0229
July	0.0230	0.0225	0.0228
August	0.0231	0.0227	0.0228
September	0.0229	0.0225	0.0227
October	0.0231	0.0227	0.0228
November	0.0231	0.0228	0.0229
December	0.0230	0.0226	0.0228