YEARLY HIGH
0.5527 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4220 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4683 MUR

2021 HTG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.5527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1307 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5418 to the December average rate of 0.4329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5527 was down 13.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,763 MUR
2020 Average 2,177 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,110 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.27 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5529
0.4199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to MUR 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 0.4986, compared to 0.4379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0380 MUR (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.4704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MUR (High: 0.4470 / Low: 0.4336).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0326 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.5392) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1575 (+41.27%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.5392
2020 Avg (February) 0.3817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5519 0.5319 0.5418
February 0.5527 0.5222 0.5392
March 0.5299 0.5032 0.5135
April 0.5083 0.4704 0.4924
May 0.4768 0.4413 0.4597
June 0.4631 0.4356 0.4449
July 0.4751 0.4425 0.4533
August 0.4543 0.4291 0.4386
September 0.4416 0.4239 0.4333
October 0.4366 0.4220 0.4310
November 0.4470 0.4336 0.4385
December 0.4422 0.4252 0.4329