2012 BBD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.2423 JPY

YEARLY LOW

38.0668 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.9160 JPY

2012 BBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 43.2423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 38.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1755 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.4782 to the December average rate of 41.8938, 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 43.2423 was up 1.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.6469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,211 JPY

2011 Average 199,265 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 190,334 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,877.36 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.2353

38.1366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 39.8603, compared to 39.9717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8603

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.4147 JPY (High: 40.4815 / Low: 38.0668). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6452 JPY (High: 39.4062 / Low: 38.7611).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4147

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6452

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 0.8143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 41.8938) against the same month in 2011 (average: 38.9043), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9895 (+7.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 41.8938

2011 Avg (December) 38.9043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.9729	38.1548	38.4782
February	40.4815	38.0668	39.2762
March	41.8482	40.4581	41.2529
April	41.4818	39.9605	40.6654
May	40.1787	39.2464	39.8510
June	40.1982	39.0268	39.6381
July	39.9306	39.0682	39.5028
August	39.7751	39.1219	39.3515
September	39.4062	38.7611	39.0893
October	40.0853	38.9996	39.4984
November	41.2607	39.6994	40.4943
December	43.2423	40.9535	41.8938