2018 LSL to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8635 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.2128 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5857 MUR

2018 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 2.8635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 2.2128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6507 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7045 to the December average rate of 2.4093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8635 was up 1.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8306, 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 14,318 MUR

2017 Average 12,972 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 11,064 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,253.46 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8347

2.2854

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 2.7329, compared to 2.4386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2534 MUR (High: 2.6028 / Low: 2.3494). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0586 MUR (High: 2.8157 / Low: 2.7571).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2534

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1556 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1556

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6888), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+2.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7569

2017 Avg (February) 2.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7437	2.6639	2.7045
February	2.8635	2.6608	2.7569
March	2.8157	2.7571	2.7889
April	2.8486	2.7200	2.7852
May	2.8071	2.7078	2.7523
June	2.7126	2.5109	2.6094
July	2.6191	2.5093	2.5668
August	2.6028	2.3494	2.4868
September	2.4241	2.2128	2.3312
October	2.4382	2.3192	2.3772
November	2.5215	2.4051	2.4603
December	2.5000	2.3469	2.4093