2012 LSL to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 3.8766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 3.4753.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4013 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6635 to the December average rate of 3.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8766 was down 16.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6992, compared to 3.6392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0600 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3005 MUR (High: 3.7778 / Low: 3.4773). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1112 MUR (High: 3.5865 / Low: 3.4753).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1150 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.8238) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1500), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3262 (-7.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7874 | 3.5716 | 3.6635 |
| February | 3.8730 | 3.7156 | 3.7815 |
| March | 3.8766 | 3.7264 | 3.8238 |
| April | 3.8032 | 3.6265 | 3.7109 |
| May | 3.7652 | 3.4929 | 3.5959 |
| June | 3.7778 | 3.4773 | 3.6198 |
| July | 3.8538 | 3.6559 | 3.7650 |
| August | 3.8063 | 3.5994 | 3.7116 |
| September | 3.7550 | 3.6289 | 3.6837 |
| October | 3.6858 | 3.4858 | 3.5790 |
| November | 3.5865 | 3.4753 | 3.5285 |
| December | 3.6272 | 3.4948 | 3.5672 |