YEARLY HIGH
0.0244 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0224 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 MUR

2019 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0244 was up 4.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0233, 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
2018 Average 112 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 112 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.85 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0243
0.0226
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 0.0231, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 MUR (High: 0.0238 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0239).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.0241) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+5.37%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.0241
2018 Avg (November) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0229 0.0226 0.0227
February 0.0232 0.0224 0.0227
March 0.0233 0.0226 0.0230
April 0.0234 0.0229 0.0231
May 0.0238 0.0226 0.0234
June 0.0239 0.0234 0.0236
July 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
August 0.0243 0.0237 0.0239
September 0.0242 0.0239 0.0240
October 0.0243 0.0240 0.0241
November 0.0244 0.0240 0.0241
December 0.0244 0.0240 0.0242