YEARLY HIGH
43.4848 LBP
YEARLY LOW
41.6266 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4968 LBP

2016 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 43.4848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 41.6266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8582 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8805 to the December average rate of 41.9890, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.4848 was down 8.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.7645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 217,424 LBP
2015 Average 215,026 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 208,133 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,291.02 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

43.0890
41.7707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LBP 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 42.4938, compared to 42.4999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.9945 LBP (High: 43.4848 / Low: 42.4903). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2918 LBP (High: 42.8280 / Low: 42.5363).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9945
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2918

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3697 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 42.9766) against the same month in 2015 (average: 42.5988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3777 (+0.89%).

2016 Avg (August) 42.9766
2015 Avg (August) 42.5988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1054 41.6266 41.8805
February 42.5010 41.8516 42.2205
March 42.7870 41.9527 42.3960
April 43.1025 42.7585 42.9791
May 43.0752 42.6344 42.9235
June 42.8085 42.3303 42.5632
July 42.8280 42.5363 42.6417
August 43.4848 42.4903 42.9766
September 42.9156 42.5214 42.7703
October 42.6990 41.9938 42.4006
November 42.6050 41.9255 42.2213
December 42.1425 41.7555 41.9890