YEARLY HIGH
0.3526 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2977 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3274 MUR

2016 JPY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 0.3526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3044 to the December average rate of 0.3097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3526 was up 15.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 176,308 MUR
2015 Average 145,015 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 148,874 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,434.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3510
0.3002
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.3186, compared to 0.3361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0320 MUR (High: 0.3472 / Low: 0.3153). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MUR (High: 0.3173 / Low: 0.3118).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.3460) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0514 (+17.44%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.3460
2015 Avg (September) 0.2946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3093 0.2977 0.3044
February 0.3196 0.2983 0.3120
March 0.3173 0.3118 0.3149
April 0.3290 0.3143 0.3202
May 0.3297 0.3179 0.3231
June 0.3487 0.3238 0.3366
July 0.3518 0.3311 0.3411
August 0.3503 0.3411 0.3467
September 0.3526 0.3390 0.3460
October 0.3496 0.3407 0.3433
November 0.3472 0.3153 0.3301
December 0.3165 0.3046 0.3097