YEARLY HIGH
3.6186 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.8804 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2043 MUR

2013 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.6186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.8804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7382 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4954 to the December average rate of 2.9204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6186 was down 6.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8766, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,093 MUR
2012 Average 18,345 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 14,402 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,691.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.5529
2.8629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3642, compared to 3.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3580 MUR (High: 3.4643 / Low: 3.1063). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 MUR (High: 3.0378 / Low: 2.9549).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3580
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2452 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2452

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.4954) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.6635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1681 (-4.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.4954
2012 Avg (January) 3.6635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6186 3.3895 3.4954
February 3.5039 3.4064 3.4468
March 3.4275 3.3076 3.3822
April 3.5037 3.3588 3.4191
May 3.4643 3.1063 3.3436
June 3.1726 3.0310 3.0984
July 3.1930 3.0634 3.1334
August 3.1582 2.9707 3.0674
September 3.1925 2.9935 3.0864
October 3.1184 3.0149 3.0668
November 3.0378 2.9549 2.9918
December 2.9796 2.8804 2.9204