YEARLY HIGH
2.7402 JPY
YEARLY LOW
2.5384 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6414 JPY

2021 MUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 2.7402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 2.5384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2018 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6263 to the December average rate of 2.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.7402 was down 9.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0227, 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 13,701 JPY
2020 Average 13,624 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 12,692 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,009.20 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7234
2.5622
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 2.6780, compared to 2.6049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1306 JPY (High: 2.7150 / Low: 2.5844). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 JPY (High: 2.5968 / Low: 2.5564).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1306
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.6978) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0211 (-0.78%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.6978
2020 Avg (April) 2.7189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6533 2.6005 2.6263
February 2.6766 2.6312 2.6523
March 2.7338 2.6726 2.7100
April 2.7402 2.6382 2.6978
May 2.7175 2.6511 2.6929
June 2.7150 2.5844 2.6885
July 2.6160 2.5384 2.5765
August 2.5968 2.5564 2.5757
September 2.6172 2.5408 2.5897
October 2.6854 2.5983 2.6421
November 2.6568 2.5812 2.6319
December 2.6426 2.5832 2.6137