YEARLY HIGH
0.3282 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2947 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3116 JPY

2017 MRO to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.2947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3207 to the December average rate of 0.3178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3282 was down 14.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3853, 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 1,641 JPY
2016 Average 1,552 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,473 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.27 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3226
0.3001
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 0.3125, compared to 0.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0152 JPY (High: 0.3211 / Low: 0.3059). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 JPY (High: 0.3207 / Low: 0.3151).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-9.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3207
2016 Avg (January) 0.3546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3282 0.3148 0.3207
February 0.3189 0.3107 0.3147
March 0.3213 0.3072 0.3145
April 0.3099 0.3002 0.3058
May 0.3177 0.3073 0.3117
June 0.3133 0.3019 0.3078
July 0.3169 0.3051 0.3106
August 0.3059 0.2989 0.3020
September 0.3096 0.2947 0.3031
October 0.3211 0.3059 0.3128
November 0.3214 0.3119 0.3179
December 0.3207 0.3151 0.3178