YEARLY HIGH
48.3145 JPY
YEARLY LOW
42.5339 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5916 JPY

2012 AWG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 48.3145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 42.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7806 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.9906 to the December average rate of 46.8083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 48.3145 was up 1.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 47.6435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,572 JPY
2011 Average 222,611 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 212,670 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,902.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

47.1901
42.6088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 44.5324, compared to 44.6509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.5324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.6930 JPY (High: 45.2269 / Low: 42.5339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6599 JPY (High: 43.9647 / Low: 43.3048).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.6930
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 46.8083) against the same month in 2011 (average: 43.4681), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3402 (+7.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 46.8083
2011 Avg (December) 43.4681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.5463 42.6310 42.9906
February 45.2269 42.5339 43.8843
March 46.7570 45.2034 46.0917
April 46.3497 44.6499 45.4318
May 44.8937 43.8519 44.5209
June 44.8716 43.6066 44.2751
July 44.6152 43.6249 44.1233
August 44.4390 43.7009 43.9627
September 43.9647 43.3048 43.6542
October 44.7597 43.5118 44.1148
November 46.1022 44.3560 45.2420
December 48.3145 45.7572 46.8083