YEARLY HIGH
42.1055 LBP
YEARLY LOW
21.2975 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.5489 LBP

2020 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 42.1055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 21.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8080 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.3674 to the December average rate of 38.2506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.1055 was down 5.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.5467, 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 210,528 LBP
2019 Average 212,375 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 106,487 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,040.15 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.7713
36.9242
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 39.1550, compared to 37.9428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.9428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 16.9958 LBP (High: 38.2933 / Low: 21.2975). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4066 LBP (High: 38.1683 / Low: 37.7616).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.9958
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7673 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 41.3674) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.0155), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6482 (-6.02%).

2020 Avg (January) 41.3674
2019 Avg (January) 44.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.1055 40.9446 41.3674
February 41.2399 40.1373 40.6483
March 40.8240 24.3297 38.8810
April 38.8785 37.7443 38.1505
May 38.1042 37.5158 37.8907
June 41.8213 37.5074 37.9922
July 38.2933 21.2975 37.3281
August 38.3407 37.7870 38.0887
September 38.5074 37.7937 38.0682
October 38.2000 37.6527 37.9631
November 38.1683 37.7616 37.9582
December 38.5422 37.6347 38.2506