2020 MUR to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8445 HTG

YEARLY LOW

1.5565 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4017 HTG

2020 MUR to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 2.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 1.5565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2880 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6848 to the December average rate of 1.7661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8445 was up 5.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6880, 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 14,223 HTG

2019 Average 12,679 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 7,783 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,440.08 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9409

1.4686

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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 2.5936, compared to 2.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5936

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3888 HTG (High: 2.7328 / Low: 2.3441). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0499 HTG (High: 2.8389 / Low: 2.7890).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3888

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 1.1246 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 2.7159) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0818 (+3.11%).

2020 Avg (September) 2.7159

2019 Avg (September) 2.6341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7176	2.6075	2.6848
February	2.7328	2.3441	2.6263
March	2.5456	2.3441	2.4531
April	2.4586	2.3898	2.4302
May	2.7182	2.6248	2.6632
June	2.7529	2.6646	2.7041
July	2.8094	2.7266	2.7584
August	2.8389	2.7890	2.8182
September	2.8445	2.6360	2.7159
October	1.6889	1.5565	1.5912
November	1.6608	1.5725	1.6084
December	1.8433	1.6482	1.7661