YEARLY HIGH
1.7077 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.4031 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5269 AFN

2024 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.7077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.4031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3046 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6014 to the December average rate of 1.4821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.7077 was down 17.13% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.0608, 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 8,539 AFN
2023 Average 9,164 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 7,015 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,523.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6165
1.4360
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 1.5639, compared to 1.4899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1747 AFN (High: 1.7077 / Low: 1.5330). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 AFN (High: 1.5242 / Low: 1.5049).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1747
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 1.5727) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.8860), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3132 (-16.61%).

2024 Avg (March) 1.5727
2023 Avg (March) 1.8860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6536 1.5407 1.6014
February 1.6511 1.5556 1.5959
March 1.7077 1.5330 1.5727
April 1.5606 1.5092 1.5453
May 1.5685 1.5281 1.5544
June 1.5587 1.4913 1.5139
July 1.5242 1.5049 1.5141
August 1.5417 1.5065 1.5283
September 1.5448 1.4799 1.5112
October 1.4885 1.4031 1.4511
November 1.4730 1.4126 1.4529
December 1.5107 1.4476 1.4821