YEARLY HIGH
1.4618 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.3056 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3723 AFN

2026 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.4618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.3056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1562 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4211 to the December average rate of 1.4043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.4618 was down 13.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6935, 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 7,309 AFN
2025 Average 7,616 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 6,528 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4302
1.3211
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.3651, compared to 1.3939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0980 AFN (High: 1.4458 / Low: 1.3478). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 1.4043 / Low: 1.4043).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0980
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.4211) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5629), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1419 (-9.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.4211
2025 Avg (January) 1.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4618 1.3961 1.4211
February 1.4458 1.3478 1.3900
March 1.3765 1.3157 1.3501
April 1.3958 1.3273 1.3684
May 1.3502 1.3204 1.3307
June 1.3553 1.3056 1.3302
July 1.4151 1.3410 1.3835
August 1.4043 1.4043 1.4043