2020 LSL to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7101 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.0916 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3949 MUR

2020 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.7101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.0916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6185 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5487 to the December average rate of 2.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7101 was up 3.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6145, 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 13,550 MUR

2019 Average 12,320 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 10,458 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,092.56 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7121

2.0866

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 2.3360, compared to 2.4539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3360

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2624 MUR (High: 2.4478 / Low: 2.1854). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 MUR (High: 2.5145 / Low: 2.4478).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2624

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1738 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6600) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1236 (+4.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6600

2019 Avg (December) 2.5364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6020	2.4886	2.5487
February	2.5145	2.4478	2.4847
March	2.4478	2.1854	2.3125
April	2.1937	2.0916	2.1387
May	2.2952	2.1389	2.1991
June	2.4114	2.2947	2.3323
July	2.4393	2.3308	2.3852
August	2.3815	2.2444	2.3106
September	2.4574	2.3283	2.3771
October	2.4743	2.3782	2.4223
November	2.6206	2.4551	2.5680
December	2.7101	2.5987	2.6600