2017 AFN to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5450 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4766 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5081 MUR

2017 AFN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5376 to the December average rate of 0.4883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5450 was down 0.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5474, 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 2,725 MUR

2016 Average 2,621 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,383 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.26 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5430

0.4786

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 0.5242, compared to 0.4921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0192 MUR (High: 0.5079 / Low: 0.4887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MUR (High: 0.5348 / Low: 0.5299).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5376

2016 Avg (January) 0.5258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5450	0.5322	0.5376
February	0.5348	0.5299	0.5317
March	0.5355	0.5270	0.5309
April	0.5278	0.5135	0.5222
May	0.5190	0.5075	0.5127
June	0.5140	0.5072	0.5101
July	0.5079	0.4887	0.4999
August	0.4900	0.4766	0.4840
September	0.4960	0.4797	0.4859
October	0.5016	0.4955	0.4980
November	0.5027	0.4867	0.4965
December	0.4950	0.4799	0.4883