YEARLY HIGH
0.5645 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4892 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5313 MUR

2017 HTG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.5645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.4892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5371 to the December average rate of 0.5293, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5645 was down 11.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6348, 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 2,823 MUR
2016 Average 2,822 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,446 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.59 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5569
0.5026
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 0.5287, compared to 0.5339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0588 MUR (High: 0.5479 / Low: 0.4892). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 MUR (High: 0.5349 / Low: 0.5241).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0588
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.5524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-2.29%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.5524
2016 Avg (June) 0.5653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5483 0.5254 0.5371
February 0.5349 0.5241 0.5309
March 0.5459 0.5094 0.5300
April 0.5191 0.5021 0.5144
May 0.5139 0.5008 0.5072
June 0.5645 0.5064 0.5524
July 0.5564 0.5362 0.5489
August 0.5479 0.4892 0.5215
September 0.5388 0.5207 0.5273
October 0.5432 0.5317 0.5379
November 0.5455 0.5265 0.5383
December 0.5352 0.5213 0.5293