YEARLY HIGH
3.1123 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.3922 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7158 MUR

2022 LSL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the LSL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 3.1123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.3922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7202 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8207 to the December average rate of 2.5403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.1123 was up 2.73% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.0296, 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 15,562 MUR
2021 Average 14,088 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 11,961 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,600.76 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.0046
2.4209
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 2.8476, compared to 2.5840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.4070 MUR (High: 3.0879 / Low: 2.6809). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0983 MUR (High: 2.9201 / Low: 2.8218).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4070
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0983

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 2.9560) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.6785), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2774 (+10.36%).

2022 Avg (March) 2.9560
2021 Avg (March) 2.6785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9027 2.6914 2.8207
February 2.9201 2.8218 2.8732
March 3.1123 2.8181 2.9560
April 3.0879 2.6809 2.9127
May 2.8204 2.6380 2.7116
June 2.8940 2.7421 2.8117
July 2.8741 2.6081 2.7112
August 2.8093 2.5882 2.7050
September 2.6569 2.4758 2.5640
October 2.5660 2.3922 2.4696
November 2.6156 2.4279 2.5138
December 2.5967 2.4900 2.5403