2018 LRD to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2675 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2128 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2379 MUR

2018 LRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.2128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2599 to the December average rate of 0.2180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2675 was down 32.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,337 MUR

2017 Average 1,680 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,064 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2641

0.2138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2547, compared to 0.2211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2547

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0184 MUR (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2128). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MUR (High: 0.2223 / Low: 0.2187).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1234 (-32.19%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2599

2017 Avg (January) 0.3832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2675	0.2499	0.2599
February	0.2659	0.2502	0.2584
March	0.2550	0.2484	0.2523
April	0.2601	0.2522	0.2569
May	0.2625	0.2499	0.2579
June	0.2488	0.2311	0.2428
July	0.2311	0.2128	0.2218
August	0.2278	0.2216	0.2248
September	0.2235	0.2148	0.2219
October	0.2223	0.2187	0.2205
November	0.2222	0.2182	0.2197
December	0.2198	0.2160	0.2180