2018 MUR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2228 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.8451 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1279 AFN

2018 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 2.2228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.8451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3777 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1177 to the December average rate of 2.2005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2228 was up 5.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0984, 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 11,114 AFN

2017 Average 9,855 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 9,226 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,888.38 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2146

2.0454

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 2.0932, compared to 2.1626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3587 AFN (High: 2.2038 / Low: 1.8451). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 AFN (High: 2.0934 / Low: 2.0602).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3587

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.2005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1525 (+7.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.2005

2017 Avg (December) 2.0479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1515	2.0738	2.1177
February	2.1687	2.0727	2.1266
March	2.1303	2.0838	2.1006
April	2.0934	2.0602	2.0777
May	2.0827	2.0450	2.0595
June	2.1156	2.0357	2.0770
July	2.1418	2.0779	2.1174
August	2.1427	2.0846	2.1081
September	2.2209	2.1379	2.1831
October	2.2140	2.1645	2.1930
November	2.2038	1.8451	2.1735
December	2.2228	2.1732	2.2005