2020 MUR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1404 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.8964 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9610 AFN

2020 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.8964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2440 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1103 to the December average rate of 1.9460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1404 was down 6.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2889, 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 10,702 AFN

2019 Average 10,949 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 9,482 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,220.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1298

1.8961

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 1.9884, compared to 1.9336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1244 AFN (High: 2.0568 / Low: 1.9324). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 AFN (High: 1.9374 / Low: 1.9148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1244

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.1103) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0917 (-4.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.1103

2019 Avg (January) 2.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1404	2.0706	2.1103
February	2.1161	2.0122	2.0671
March	2.0568	1.9324	1.9843
April	1.9464	1.8964	1.9201
May	1.9259	1.9015	1.9156
June	1.9560	1.9058	1.9330
July	1.9423	1.9114	1.9287
August	1.9659	1.9241	1.9406
September	1.9544	1.9184	1.9308
October	1.9374	1.9148	1.9268
November	1.9384	1.9154	1.9287
December	1.9606	1.9167	1.9460