YEARLY HIGH
0.0309 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0275 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 MUR

2022 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 0.0309. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.0275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0289 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0309 was up 5.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0292, 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 154 MUR
2021 Average 137 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 138 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.80 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0301
0.0283
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 0.0289, compared to 0.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 MUR (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0287).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0297) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.09%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0297
2021 Avg (September) 0.0280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0291 0.0284 0.0289
February 0.0293 0.0285 0.0289
March 0.0298 0.0286 0.0293
April 0.0299 0.0279 0.0288
May 0.0288 0.0275 0.0284
June 0.0303 0.0285 0.0293
July 0.0303 0.0295 0.0300
August 0.0305 0.0290 0.0298
September 0.0309 0.0290 0.0297
October 0.0302 0.0288 0.0294
November 0.0298 0.0286 0.0290
December 0.0292 0.0287 0.0289