YEARLY HIGH
2.6808 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.1419 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4232 MUR

2016 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 2.6808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 2.1419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5389 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2168 to the December average rate of 2.5913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.6808 was down 13.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0886, 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 13,404 MUR
2015 Average 13,810 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,709 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,694.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.6287
2.1793
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 2.3087, compared to 2.5376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2376 MUR (High: 2.4705 / Low: 2.2328). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1081 MUR (High: 2.6525 / Low: 2.5444).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2376
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.5604) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+0.42%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.5604
2015 Avg (November) 2.5496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3217 2.1419 2.2168
February 2.3347 2.2190 2.2633
March 2.3790 2.2556 2.3164
April 2.4651 2.3025 2.4032
May 2.4705 2.2328 2.2999
June 2.4495 2.2739 2.3525
July 2.5426 2.3910 2.4610
August 2.6374 2.4207 2.5527
September 2.6086 2.4192 2.5071
October 2.6450 2.4906 2.5534
November 2.6808 2.4693 2.5604
December 2.6525 2.5444 2.5913