YEARLY HIGH
89.8630 JPY
YEARLY LOW
75.4975 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6970 JPY

2012 AUD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 89.8630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 75.4975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3655 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.0522 to the December average rate of 87.6168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.8630 was up 0.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 89.6543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 449,315 JPY
2011 Average 411,725 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 377,488 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,827.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.4703
78.2278
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 82.3403, compared to 83.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.3403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5336 JPY (High: 82.9598 / Low: 76.4263). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0685 JPY (High: 82.2626 / Low: 80.1941).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5336
July Spread (Stable) ±2.0685

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.7210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 87.6168) against the same month in 2011 (average: 78.8407), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7761 (+11.13%).

2012 Avg (December) 87.6168
2011 Avg (December) 78.8407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.4930 78.5832 80.0522
February 86.9545 81.4883 84.1868
March 88.4755 85.4917 86.9689
April 86.4561 83.1373 84.2367
May 82.9598 76.4263 79.5158
June 81.5045 75.4975 79.0813
July 82.2626 80.1941 81.4223
August 83.2890 80.9551 82.4534
September 82.7124 79.9140 81.3274
October 83.0892 79.8432 81.2883
November 86.1740 82.4540 84.2146
December 89.8630 85.7374 87.6168