2017 MUR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0984 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.8348 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9705 AFN

2017 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 2.0984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.8348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8601 to the December average rate of 2.0479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0984 was up 6.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9661, 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 10,492 AFN

2016 Average 9,542 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 9,174 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0869

1.8395

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 1.9085, compared to 2.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0774 AFN (High: 2.0463 / Low: 1.9689). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 AFN (High: 1.8872 / Low: 1.8697).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0774

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0500 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0663) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1504 (+7.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0663

2016 Avg (August) 1.9159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8792	1.8348	1.8601
February	1.8872	1.8697	1.8809
March	1.8974	1.8675	1.8837
April	1.9473	1.8946	1.9151
May	1.9705	1.9266	1.9504
June	1.9714	1.9454	1.9606
July	2.0463	1.9689	2.0008
August	2.0984	2.0406	2.0663
September	2.0845	2.0161	2.0581
October	2.0183	1.9935	2.0081
November	2.0548	1.9892	2.0143
December	2.0840	2.0201	2.0479