YEARLY HIGH
0.6021 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5196 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5633 MUR

2013 AFN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.6021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.5196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5962 to the December average rate of 0.5307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6021 was down 7.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,011 MUR
2012 Average 3,070 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,598 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6027
0.5242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.5838, compared to 0.5428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0312 MUR (High: 0.5508 / Low: 0.5196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 MUR (High: 0.5561 / Low: 0.5473).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.5962) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0402 (-6.31%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.5962
2012 Avg (January) 0.6363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6021 0.5925 0.5962
February 0.5972 0.5860 0.5922
March 0.5918 0.5768 0.5851
April 0.5900 0.5776 0.5823
May 0.5853 0.5747 0.5801
June 0.5760 0.5600 0.5668
July 0.5649 0.5468 0.5550
August 0.5561 0.5473 0.5513
September 0.5591 0.5379 0.5492
October 0.5459 0.5257 0.5374
November 0.5398 0.5203 0.5331
December 0.5508 0.5196 0.5307