2012 AZN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

110.1714 JPY

YEARLY LOW

96.8603 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

101.6319 JPY

2012 AZN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 110.1714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 96.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3110 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.8970 to the December average rate of 106.7590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 110.1714 was up 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 107.7334, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 550,857 JPY

2011 Average 504,950 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 484,302 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,555.17 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

107.6452

97.0108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 101.4461, compared to 101.8178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.4461

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.8178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 6.1525 JPY (High: 103.0128 / Low: 96.8603). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6306 JPY (High: 100.3607 / Low: 98.7302).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.1525

September Spread (Stable) ±1.6306

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 2.0439 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 106.7590) against the same month in 2011 (average: 98.9923), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7667 (+7.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 106.7590

2011 Avg (December) 98.9923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	99.1343	97.0738	97.8970
February	103.0128	96.8603	99.9367
March	106.4854	102.9675	104.9667
April	105.5519	101.7018	103.4891
May	102.2904	99.9355	101.4452
June	102.4501	99.3144	100.9417
July	101.7124	99.4835	100.5822
August	101.2862	99.6301	100.1991
September	100.3607	98.7302	99.5574
October	102.1280	99.3377	100.6231
November	105.1629	101.1449	103.1860
December	110.1714	104.3932	106.7590