YEARLY HIGH
259.3915 STD
YEARLY LOW
215.4175 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
239.8967 STD

2012 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 259.3915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 215.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.9740 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.6953 to the December average rate of 223.6535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 259.3915 was up 7.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 241.7138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 129,695,770 STD
2011 Average 110,789,319 STD
Yearly Trough Low 107,708,771 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,986,998.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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JPY to STD 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 236.3561, compared to 243.4373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.3561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.4373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 19.0385 STD (High: 245.5555 / Low: 226.5170). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6654 STD (High: 259.3915 / Low: 251.7261).

February Spread (Volatile) Âą19.0385
August Spread (Stable) Âą7.6654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.3464 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.3464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 255.8193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 223.1458), the exchange rate shifted by +32.6734 (+14.64%).

2012 Avg (August) 255.8193
2011 Avg (August) 223.1458

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Month High Low Average
January 251.7904 239.0781 246.6953
February 245.5555 226.5170 236.3094
March 230.3765 221.4871 225.1537
April 232.6010 221.4871 229.2565
May 244.6642 230.2449 237.6451
June 247.7234 236.5745 243.0763
July 257.7375 243.9649 250.8957
August 259.3915 251.7261 255.8193
September 258.7299 242.4781 251.0352
October 251.2181 237.2540 243.2200
November 243.0053 228.8062 235.9999
December 230.3508 215.4175 223.6535