YEARLY HIGH
0.3375 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.1796 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1905 HTG

2018 MRO to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.3375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1578 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1818 to the December average rate of 0.2131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3375 was up 75.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,687 HTG
2017 Average 903 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 898 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789.20 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2164
0.1772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to HTG 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 0.1821, compared to 0.1989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1423 HTG (High: 0.3375 / Low: 0.1951). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HTG (High: 0.1810 / Low: 0.1800).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1423
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1752), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0319 (+18.23%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2071
2017 Avg (October) 0.1752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1860 0.1796 0.1818
February 0.1810 0.1800 0.1805
March 0.1821 0.1801 0.1812
April 0.1837 0.1807 0.1822
May 0.1835 0.1802 0.1817
June 0.1874 0.1810 0.1850
July 0.1899 0.1820 0.1865
August 0.1948 0.1862 0.1889
September 0.1954 0.1933 0.1943
October 0.3375 0.1951 0.2071
November 0.2065 0.1992 0.2034
December 0.2170 0.2065 0.2131