2018 AFN to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5420 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4499 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4702 MUR

2018 AFN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.5420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.4499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0921 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4723 to the December average rate of 0.4545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5420 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5450, 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 2,710 MUR

2017 Average 2,540 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,249 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.43 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4887

0.4514

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 0.4778, compared to 0.4626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4778

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0882 MUR (High: 0.5420 / Low: 0.4538). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 MUR (High: 0.4854 / Low: 0.4777).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0882

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4605) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0360 (-7.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4605

2017 Avg (November) 0.4965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4822	0.4648	0.4723
February	0.4825	0.4611	0.4703
March	0.4799	0.4694	0.4761
April	0.4854	0.4777	0.4813
May	0.4890	0.4801	0.4856
June	0.4912	0.4727	0.4815
July	0.4813	0.4669	0.4723
August	0.4797	0.4667	0.4744
September	0.4677	0.4503	0.4581
October	0.4620	0.4517	0.4560
November	0.5420	0.4538	0.4605
December	0.4602	0.4499	0.4545