YEARLY HIGH
0.4701 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4369 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4568 MUR

2019 AFN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.4701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.4369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4541 to the December average rate of 0.4653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4701 was down 13.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5420, 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 2,350 MUR
2018 Average 2,351 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,184 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4683
0.4425
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 0.4525, compared to 0.4611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0186 MUR (High: 0.4690 / Low: 0.4504). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 MUR (High: 0.4663 / Low: 0.4612).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.4662) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+1.22%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.4662
2018 Avg (November) 0.4605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4575 0.4498 0.4541
February 0.4690 0.4504 0.4576
March 0.4687 0.4527 0.4600
April 0.4597 0.4432 0.4519
May 0.4543 0.4390 0.4467
June 0.4512 0.4369 0.4447
July 0.4541 0.4380 0.4474
August 0.4685 0.4510 0.4591
September 0.4663 0.4612 0.4634
October 0.4691 0.4627 0.4652
November 0.4701 0.4631 0.4662
December 0.4688 0.4629 0.4653