YEARLY HIGH
2.0442 HTG
YEARLY LOW
1.7715 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8838 HTG

2017 MUR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 2.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 1.7715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2727 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8622 to the December average rate of 1.8893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0442 was up 9.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8727, 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 10,221 HTG
2016 Average 8,871 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 8,857 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,363.72 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9879
1.7965
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 1.8937, compared to 1.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2192 HTG (High: 2.0442 / Low: 1.8250). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 HTG (High: 1.9081 / Low: 1.8696).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2192
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1594 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.9186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0938 (+5.14%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.9186
2016 Avg (August) 1.8248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9031 1.8237 1.8622
February 1.9081 1.8696 1.8836
March 1.9631 1.8318 1.8880
April 1.9916 1.9265 1.9440
May 1.9970 1.9458 1.9719
June 1.9749 1.7715 1.8125
July 1.8649 1.7974 1.8222
August 2.0442 1.8250 1.9186
September 1.9204 1.8561 1.8965
October 1.8809 1.8408 1.8591
November 1.8995 1.8330 1.8578
December 1.9181 1.8686 1.8893