2018 MUR to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.3324 LBP

YEARLY LOW

42.9560 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.4917 LBP

2018 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 47.3324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 42.9560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3763 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.9516 to the December average rate of 43.9305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.3324 was up 1.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.4599, 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 236,662 LBP

2017 Average 218,812 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 214,780 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,881.63 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.7004

43.3656

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 45.1148, compared to 43.8687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.8687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.2564 LBP (High: 47.3324 / Low: 45.0759). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6084 LBP (High: 44.3529 / Low: 43.7445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2564

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0441 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 46.4225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.4728), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9497 (+9.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 46.4225

2017 Avg (February) 42.4728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.8495	44.9868	45.9516
February	47.3324	45.0759	46.4225
March	46.5493	45.3776	45.8131
April	45.6190	44.2931	44.8943
May	44.6075	43.3340	43.8501
June	44.5220	42.9560	43.7571
July	44.4446	43.4122	43.9284
August	44.1417	43.3445	43.8534
September	44.3529	43.7445	44.0638
October	44.1039	43.2786	43.7928
November	43.9271	43.2189	43.6435
December	44.3235	43.5606	43.9305