YEARLY HIGH
0.0470 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0237 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0260 MUR

2020 LBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0242 to the December average rate of 0.0261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0470 was up 92.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 235 MUR
2019 Average 118 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 119 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0274
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to MUR 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 0.0256, compared to 0.0264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0208 MUR (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0265 / Low: 0.0262).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0271) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0238), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+13.82%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0271
2019 Avg (July) 0.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0244 0.0237 0.0242
February 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
March 0.0411 0.0245 0.0259
April 0.0265 0.0257 0.0262
May 0.0267 0.0262 0.0264
June 0.0267 0.0239 0.0263
July 0.0470 0.0261 0.0271
August 0.0265 0.0261 0.0263
September 0.0265 0.0260 0.0263
October 0.0266 0.0262 0.0263
November 0.0265 0.0262 0.0263
December 0.0266 0.0259 0.0261