YEARLY HIGH
38.8065 LBP
YEARLY LOW
34.2608 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.5755 LBP

2021 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 38.8065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 34.2608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5457 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3774 to the December average rate of 34.8772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 38.8065 was down 7.84% compared to the 2020 peak of 42.1055, 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 194,033 LBP
2020 Average 192,715 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 171,304 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,728.64 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

38.7274
34.5271
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 37.7532, compared to 35.3979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.7532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 2.5395 LBP (High: 37.7161 / Low: 35.1765). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6036 LBP (High: 38.3711 / Low: 37.7675).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.5395
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.6296 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 38.3774) against the same month in 2020 (average: 41.3674), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9900 (-7.23%).

2021 Avg (January) 38.3774
2020 Avg (January) 41.3674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.8065 38.1065 38.3774
February 38.3711 37.7675 38.1242
March 38.4863 37.1103 37.8660
April 37.8111 37.0138 37.4824
May 37.8364 36.5200 37.5104
June 37.7161 35.1765 37.1587
July 36.0522 35.0711 35.5291
August 36.0259 35.0845 35.5176
September 36.0424 35.2699 35.7103
October 35.9961 35.0672 35.5492
November 35.6502 34.3602 35.2038
December 35.6611 34.2608 34.8772