YEARLY HIGH
3.3869 JPY
YEARLY LOW
3.0608 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2513 JPY

2017 MUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 3.3869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 3.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3261 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2058 to the December average rate of 3.3407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.3869 was up 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.3585, 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 16,935 JPY
2016 Average 15,307 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 15,304 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,630.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.3620
3.1068
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 3.1861, compared to 3.3166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.1422 JPY (High: 3.2030 / Low: 3.0608). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 JPY (High: 3.3183 / Low: 3.2564).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1422
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0628 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.3139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4297 (+14.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.3139
2016 Avg (August) 2.8842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2693 3.1469 3.2058
February 3.2213 3.1490 3.1806
March 3.2420 3.1329 3.1909
April 3.2030 3.0608 3.1281
May 3.2836 3.1670 3.2182
June 3.2612 3.1475 3.1929
July 3.3183 3.2564 3.2911
August 3.3869 3.2603 3.3139
September 3.3749 3.2666 3.3236
October 3.3712 3.2927 3.3203
November 3.3371 3.2724 3.3101
December 3.3851 3.2997 3.3407