YEARLY HIGH
0.3886 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2873 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3330 JPY

2013 MRO to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.3886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1013 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2959 to the December average rate of 0.3553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3886 was up 35.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,943 JPY
2012 Average 1,353 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,436 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 506.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3684
0.2893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to JPY 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 0.3302, compared to 0.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3302
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0518 JPY (High: 0.3886 / Low: 0.3368). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 JPY (High: 0.3149 / Low: 0.3064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0518
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3618) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+32.10%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3618
2012 Avg (May) 0.2739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3045 0.2873 0.2959
February 0.3149 0.3064 0.3107
March 0.3397 0.3141 0.3282
April 0.3721 0.3340 0.3577
May 0.3886 0.3368 0.3618
June 0.3377 0.3135 0.3268
July 0.3452 0.3225 0.3349
August 0.3327 0.3189 0.3257
September 0.3450 0.3288 0.3369
October 0.3339 0.3201 0.3265
November 0.3508 0.3241 0.3357
December 0.3609 0.3499 0.3553