YEARLY HIGH
2.9335 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.6942 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8313 MUR

2014 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 2.9335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 2.6942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2392 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7906 to the December average rate of 2.7495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.9335 was down 18.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.6186, 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 14,667 MUR
2013 Average 16,015 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 13,471 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,196.19 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.9176
2.7343
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 2.8261, compared to 2.8365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1780 MUR (High: 2.8776 / Low: 2.6996). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 MUR (High: 2.8759 / Low: 2.8119).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1780
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0996 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 2.9023) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.3436), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4412 (-13.20%).

2014 Avg (May) 2.9023
2013 Avg (May) 3.3436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8776 2.6996 2.7906
February 2.8101 2.6942 2.7551
March 2.8546 2.7630 2.8052
April 2.8946 2.8299 2.8593
May 2.9335 2.8587 2.9023
June 2.8759 2.8119 2.8439
July 2.9055 2.8103 2.8508
August 2.9092 2.8429 2.8801
September 2.9249 2.7853 2.8500
October 2.8820 2.7786 2.8394
November 2.8931 2.7963 2.8492
December 2.8721 2.7026 2.7495