YEARLY HIGH
44.5467 LBP
YEARLY LOW
40.9530 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.4841 LBP

2019 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 44.5467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 40.9530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5938 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0155 to the December average rate of 41.3853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 44.5467 was down 5.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 47.3324, 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 222,734 LBP
2018 Average 222,401 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 204,765 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,968.92 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.2966
41.1206
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 43.3256, compared to 41.6426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.3256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.0683 LBP (High: 44.1673 / Low: 42.0990). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4179 LBP (High: 41.8151 / Low: 41.3972).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0683
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5198 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 44.0319) against the same month in 2018 (average: 46.4225), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3905 (-5.15%).

2019 Avg (February) 44.0319
2018 Avg (February) 46.4225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3246 43.6534 44.0155
February 44.5467 43.1070 44.0319
March 44.1633 42.9641 43.5121
April 43.7444 42.8214 43.2347
May 44.1673 42.0990 42.8187
June 42.7455 41.8298 42.3404
July 42.3907 41.5833 42.0406
August 42.1302 41.0831 41.8694
September 41.8151 41.3972 41.6198
October 41.7520 41.1916 41.5199
November 41.7343 40.9530 41.4204
December 41.6197 40.9734 41.3853