YEARLY HIGH
0.3267 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2953 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3077 MUR

2017 JPY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.3267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.2953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3120 to the December average rate of 0.2993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3267 was down 7.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3526, 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 163,356 MUR
2016 Average 163,686 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 147,627 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,729.01 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3218
0.2973
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 0.3139, compared to 0.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0145 MUR (High: 0.3267 / Low: 0.3122). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 MUR (High: 0.3071 / Low: 0.3014).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.3197) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.3197
2016 Avg (April) 0.3202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3178 0.3059 0.3120
February 0.3176 0.3104 0.3144
March 0.3192 0.3085 0.3134
April 0.3267 0.3122 0.3197
May 0.3158 0.3045 0.3108
June 0.3177 0.3066 0.3132
July 0.3071 0.3014 0.3039
August 0.3067 0.2953 0.3018
September 0.3061 0.2963 0.3009
October 0.3037 0.2966 0.3012
November 0.3056 0.2997 0.3021
December 0.3031 0.2954 0.2993