YEARLY HIGH
1.7105 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.5359 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6305 AFN

2012 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.7105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 1.5359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1746 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5716 to the December average rate of 1.6732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7105 was up 1.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6838, 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 8,552 AFN
2011 Average 7,736 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 7,679 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 873.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6958
1.5424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to AFN 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 1.6338, compared to 1.6272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1308 AFN (High: 1.7099 / Low: 1.5792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 AFN (High: 1.6717 / Low: 1.6495).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1308
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.6831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+1.27%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.6831
2011 Avg (November) 1.6620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5941 1.5487 1.5716
February 1.7099 1.5792 1.6636
March 1.6998 1.6496 1.6644
April 1.6763 1.6413 1.6635
May 1.6769 1.6147 1.6485
June 1.6228 1.5471 1.5911
July 1.5758 1.5359 1.5552
August 1.5969 1.5599 1.5759
September 1.6604 1.5717 1.6154
October 1.6717 1.6495 1.6608
November 1.7105 1.6616 1.6831
December 1.6885 1.6510 1.6732