YEARLY HIGH
0.6425 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3516 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4352 MUR

2020 HTG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.6425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.3516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2909 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3725 to the December average rate of 0.5669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 52.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6425 was up 44.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4448, 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 3,212 MUR
2019 Average 1,977 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,758 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,454.56 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6561
0.3275
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 0.3865, compared to 0.4839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0642 MUR (High: 0.6067 / Low: 0.5425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 MUR (High: 0.3585 / Low: 0.3522).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.6287) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2499 (+65.95%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.6287
2019 Avg (October) 0.3788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3835 0.3680 0.3725
February 0.4266 0.3659 0.3817
March 0.4266 0.3928 0.4078
April 0.4184 0.4067 0.4115
May 0.3810 0.3679 0.3755
June 0.3753 0.3633 0.3698
July 0.3668 0.3560 0.3625
August 0.3585 0.3522 0.3548
September 0.3794 0.3516 0.3685
October 0.6425 0.5921 0.6287
November 0.6359 0.6021 0.6219
December 0.6067 0.5425 0.5669