YEARLY HIGH
70.7973 JPY
YEARLY LOW
59.2970 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.9311 JPY

2012 BND to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 70.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 59.2970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5002 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.1496 to the December average rate of 68.6607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.7973 was up 4.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 67.6721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 353,986 JPY
2011 Average 317,244 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 296,485 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,501.12 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

69.5118
59.2985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 63.0870, compared to 64.7753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.0870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.7753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.9769 JPY (High: 64.8172 / Low: 60.8404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1133 JPY (High: 63.6203 / Low: 62.5071).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.9769
August Spread (Stable) ±1.1133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8983 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 68.6607) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.0766), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5842 (+14.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 68.6607
2011 Avg (December) 60.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.6625 59.2970 60.1496
February 64.8172 60.8404 62.6323
March 66.4485 64.0268 65.5688
April 65.9880 64.2105 65.0246
May 64.8362 60.9502 63.1263
June 62.9940 60.4239 62.0201
July 63.2072 61.9723 62.6437
August 63.6203 62.5071 63.0715
September 64.3138 62.7746 63.5216
October 65.5577 63.4277 64.5603
November 67.5992 64.8594 66.1937
December 70.7973 67.2546 68.6607