YEARLY HIGH
0.3205 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2910 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3082 MUR

2018 JPY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.3205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.2910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2970 to the December average rate of 0.3063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3205 was down 1.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3267, 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 160,257 MUR
2017 Average 153,829 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 145,512 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,745.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3165
0.2953
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 0.3088, compared to 0.3075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0236 MUR (High: 0.3147 / Low: 0.2910). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.3087 / Low: 0.3034).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3147) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3108), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+1.27%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3147
2017 Avg (May) 0.3108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3015 0.2940 0.2970
February 0.3147 0.2910 0.3024
March 0.3156 0.3081 0.3120
April 0.3166 0.3092 0.3130
May 0.3205 0.3103 0.3147
June 0.3195 0.3070 0.3139
July 0.3151 0.3043 0.3090
August 0.3160 0.3071 0.3108
September 0.3109 0.3016 0.3066
October 0.3110 0.3013 0.3064
November 0.3087 0.3034 0.3059
December 0.3129 0.3006 0.3063