YEARLY HIGH
1.8727 HTG
YEARLY LOW
1.5753 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7740 HTG

2016 MUR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.8727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.5753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2974 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6085 to the December average rate of 1.8525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8727 was up 16.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,363 HTG
2015 Average 7,235 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 7,877 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,486.85 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8769
1.5841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 1.7244, compared to 1.8236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0744 HTG (High: 1.6497 / Low: 1.5753). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 HTG (High: 1.7974 / Low: 1.7762).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8525) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2880 (+18.40%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8525
2015 Avg (December) 1.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6497 1.5753 1.6085
February 1.7167 1.6464 1.6882
March 1.7622 1.7107 1.7388
April 1.7796 1.7576 1.7705
May 1.7806 1.7550 1.7717
June 1.7829 1.7535 1.7689
July 1.7974 1.7762 1.7869
August 1.8528 1.7839 1.8248
September 1.8520 1.8261 1.8401
October 1.8425 1.8003 1.8244
November 1.8354 1.7833 1.8132
December 1.8727 1.8205 1.8525