YEARLY HIGH
52.6414 LBP
YEARLY LOW
47.7772 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.0688 LBP

2012 MUR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 52.6414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 47.7772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8641 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3225 to the December average rate of 48.9440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.6414 was down 5.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 55.4462, 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 263,207 LBP
2011 Average 263,378 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 238,886 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,320.55 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.3615
48.0816
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 51.3363, compared to 48.8012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.3363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.3731 LBP (High: 50.6196 / Low: 48.2465). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6317 LBP (High: 48.9180 / Low: 48.2863).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3731
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.7587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 52.0049) against the same month in 2011 (average: 51.1556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8492 (+1.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 52.0049
2011 Avg (February) 51.1556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.8634 50.8953 51.3225
February 52.6414 51.2685 52.0049
March 52.4166 51.4075 51.8243
April 52.3453 51.0949 51.8783
May 52.3080 50.3041 51.3733
June 50.6196 48.2465 49.6145
July 49.2307 47.7772 48.4383
August 49.7052 48.4787 49.0422
September 49.7068 48.8951 49.3459
October 49.0393 47.9554 48.5515
November 48.9180 48.2863 48.4855
December 49.2493 48.5976 48.9440