YEARLY HIGH
0.6348 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5340 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5646 MUR

2016 HTG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.6348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.5340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1008 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6218 to the December average rate of 0.5398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6348 was down 19.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7843, 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 3,174 MUR
2015 Average 3,469 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,670 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.01 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6300
0.5316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to MUR 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 0.5807, compared to 0.5484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0286 MUR (High: 0.6348 / Low: 0.6062). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 MUR (High: 0.5630 / Low: 0.5564).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0714 (-10.30%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6218
2015 Avg (January) 0.6932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6348 0.6062 0.6218
February 0.6074 0.5825 0.5924
March 0.5846 0.5675 0.5752
April 0.5690 0.5619 0.5648
May 0.5698 0.5616 0.5644
June 0.5703 0.5609 0.5653
July 0.5630 0.5564 0.5596
August 0.5606 0.5397 0.5481
September 0.5476 0.5399 0.5435
October 0.5554 0.5427 0.5482
November 0.5607 0.5448 0.5515
December 0.5493 0.5340 0.5398