YEARLY HIGH
2.6880 HTG
YEARLY LOW
2.2483 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5350 HTG

2019 MUR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 2.6880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4397 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2780 to the December average rate of 2.6349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6880 was up 18.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2718, 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 13,440 HTG
2018 Average 9,931 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 11,242 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,198.50 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.7041
2.2393
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 2.4320, compared to 2.6379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1490 HTG (High: 2.4234 / Low: 2.2744). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 HTG (High: 2.6326 / Low: 2.5934).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1490
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.6654) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5701 (+27.21%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.6654
2018 Avg (November) 2.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3013 2.2483 2.2780
February 2.4234 2.2744 2.3768
March 2.4313 2.3704 2.4028
April 2.4653 2.3958 2.4300
May 2.5700 2.4481 2.5018
June 2.6457 2.5278 2.6027
July 2.6326 2.5934 2.6178
August 2.6497 2.5905 2.6358
September 2.6580 2.6124 2.6341
October 2.6780 2.6192 2.6396
November 2.6880 2.6340 2.6654
December 2.6621 2.5996 2.6349