YEARLY HIGH
0.3872 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3308 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3676 MUR

2020 JPY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.3872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.3308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3349 to the December average rate of 0.3817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3872 was up 12.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3453, 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 193,577 MUR
2019 Average 163,255 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 165,415 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,162.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3874
0.3302
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 0.3570, compared to 0.3782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0245 MUR (High: 0.3681 / Low: 0.3437). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MUR (High: 0.3773 / Low: 0.3709).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3817) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0469 (+14.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3817
2019 Avg (December) 0.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3393 0.3308 0.3349
February 0.3488 0.3342 0.3386
March 0.3681 0.3437 0.3569
April 0.3762 0.3607 0.3678
May 0.3763 0.3697 0.3723
June 0.3772 0.3631 0.3714
July 0.3821 0.3698 0.3743
August 0.3773 0.3709 0.3747
September 0.3806 0.3713 0.3768
October 0.3836 0.3749 0.3791
November 0.3869 0.3791 0.3827
December 0.3872 0.3798 0.3817