YEARLY HIGH
5.5674 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.9633 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2739 MRO

2018 HTG to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 5.5674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 2.9633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6041 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5023 to the December average rate of 4.6942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5674 was down 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.0008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 27,837 MRO
2017 Average 27,728 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 14,817 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,020.37 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.6252
4.6096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to MRO 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 5.4931, compared to 5.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.1610 MRO (High: 5.1244 / Low: 2.9633). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 MRO (High: 5.5544 / Low: 5.5254).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1610
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2347 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.5023) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3681), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1342 (+2.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.5023
2017 Avg (January) 5.3681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5674 5.3763 5.5023
February 5.5544 5.5254 5.5406
March 5.5525 5.4923 5.5178
April 5.5329 5.4430 5.4876
May 5.5498 5.4487 5.5042
June 5.5261 5.3375 5.4060
July 5.4945 5.2646 5.3625
August 5.3712 5.1348 5.2946
September 5.1736 5.1165 5.1479
October 5.1244 2.9633 4.9133
November 5.0190 4.8418 4.9164
December 4.8418 4.6088 4.6942