2018 MUR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4519 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.3492 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3884 LSL

2018 MUR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.4519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.3492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1027 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3698 to the December average rate of 0.4152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4519 was up 6.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4259, 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 2,260 LSL

2017 Average 1,930 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,746 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4363

0.3515

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LSL 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 0.3662, compared to 0.4107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0445 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0414 LSL (High: 0.4256 / Low: 0.3842). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 LSL (High: 0.3627 / Low: 0.3551).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+8.74%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4292

2017 Avg (September) 0.3947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3754	0.3645	0.3698
February	0.3758	0.3492	0.3629
March	0.3627	0.3551	0.3586
April	0.3676	0.3511	0.3591
May	0.3693	0.3562	0.3634
June	0.3983	0.3687	0.3834
July	0.3985	0.3818	0.3896
August	0.4256	0.3842	0.4026
September	0.4519	0.4125	0.4292
October	0.4312	0.4101	0.4207
November	0.4158	0.3966	0.4065
December	0.4261	0.4000	0.4152