YEARLY HIGH
2.4405 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.8944 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0358 AFN

2022 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.4405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.8944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5461 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3946 to the December average rate of 1.9940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.4405 was down 10.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7270, 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 12,202 AFN
2021 Average 10,016 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 9,472 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,730.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.4395
1.9008
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 2.0973, compared to 1.9743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was February, with a trading range of 0.2065 AFN (High: 2.2862 / Low: 2.0797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 AFN (High: 2.0275 / Low: 1.9587).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2623 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2.3946) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4381 (+22.39%).

2022 Avg (January) 2.3946
2021 Avg (January) 1.9565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4405 2.3397 2.3946
February 2.2862 2.0797 2.1323
March 2.1093 1.9506 2.0014
April 2.0466 1.9426 2.0067
May 2.0998 1.9861 2.0423
June 2.0663 1.9185 2.0068
July 2.0231 1.9141 1.9579
August 2.0394 1.9061 1.9791
September 2.0257 1.9291 1.9709
October 1.9895 1.8944 1.9457
November 2.0452 1.9611 1.9980
December 2.0275 1.9587 1.9940