YEARLY HIGH
1985.7367 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1856.8899 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1910.9342 LBP

2026 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1985.7367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1856.8899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 128.8469 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1940.3537 to the December average rate of 1899.6853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1985.7367 was down 3.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 2048.9606, 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 9,928,684 LBP
2025 Average 9,783,299 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 9,284,449 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644,234.49 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1946.1134
1876.9964
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1915.1861, compared to 1898.1783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1915.1861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1898.1783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 87.4030 LBP (High: 1957.6796 / Low: 1870.2765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LBP (High: 1899.6853 / Low: 1899.6853).

March Spread (Volatile) ±87.4030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 28.9697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.9697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1940.3537) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1915.0643), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2893 (+1.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 1940.3537
2025 Avg (January) 1915.0643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1985.7367 1907.9449 1940.3537
February 1966.3946 1901.6143 1938.2244
March 1957.6796 1870.2765 1916.5673
April 1941.6843 1896.9835 1921.0925
May 1904.1038 1886.3470 1892.1228
June 1899.6711 1856.8899 1882.7561
July 1904.2998 1885.6601 1896.6714
August 1899.6853 1899.6853 1899.6853