2018 HTG to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5414 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4402 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5046 MUR

2018 HTG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.5414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.4402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1012 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5110 to the December average rate of 0.4517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5414 was down 4.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5645, 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 2,707 MUR

2017 Average 2,656 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,201 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 505.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5422

0.4435

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 0.5186, compared to 0.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5186

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0281 MUR (High: 0.5236 / Low: 0.4955). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 MUR (High: 0.4992 / Low: 0.4898).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.5340) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+5.29%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.5340

2017 Avg (May) 0.5072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5259	0.5040	0.5110
February	0.5224	0.5004	0.5085
March	0.5172	0.5046	0.5130
April	0.5281	0.5136	0.5199
May	0.5414	0.5271	0.5340
June	0.5304	0.5130	0.5250
July	0.5327	0.5055	0.5183
August	0.5236	0.4955	0.5123
September	0.4992	0.4898	0.4951
October	0.4958	0.4789	0.4886
November	0.4871	0.4680	0.4773
December	0.4680	0.4402	0.4517