YEARLY HIGH
3.3585 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.8359 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0617 JPY

2016 MUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.3585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 2.8359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5226 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2851 to the December average rate of 3.2295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3585 was down 11.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.7959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,793 JPY
2015 Average 17,255 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 14,180 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,612.99 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3252
2.8442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 3.1428, compared to 2.9805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.2922 JPY (High: 3.1720 / Low: 2.8799). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0561 JPY (High: 3.2076 / Low: 3.1515).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2922
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.1235 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.2851) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6691), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3840 (-10.46%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.2851
2015 Avg (January) 3.6691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3585 3.2328 3.2851
February 3.3519 3.1291 3.2059
March 3.2076 3.1515 3.1757
April 3.1814 3.0400 3.1233
May 3.1454 3.0327 3.0952
June 3.0882 2.8678 2.9716
July 3.0201 2.8422 2.9324
August 2.9321 2.8548 2.8842
September 2.9496 2.8359 2.8909
October 2.9354 2.8606 2.9130
November 3.1720 2.8799 3.0328
December 3.2827 3.1596 3.2295