YEARLY HIGH
0.3033 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2883 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2946 MUR

2026 JPY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.2883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2942 to the December average rate of 0.2904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3033 was down 5.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3210, 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 151,649 MUR
2025 Average 153,071 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 144,161 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,488.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2985
0.2897
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2953, compared to 0.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0150 MUR (High: 0.3033 / Low: 0.2883). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MUR (High: 0.2997 / Low: 0.2966).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2942) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-3.61%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2942
2025 Avg (March) 0.3052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2985 0.2903 0.2942
February 0.3008 0.2924 0.2970
March 0.3033 0.2883 0.2942
April 0.2962 0.2903 0.2927
May 0.2997 0.2966 0.2978
June 0.2988 0.2907 0.2959
July 0.2925 0.2888 0.2904