2012 BTN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6765 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.3935 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5177 JPY

2012 BTN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.6765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 1.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2830 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5038 to the December average rate of 1.5328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6765 was down 13.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,382 JPY

2011 Average 8,579 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 6,968 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414.76 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6611

1.3942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.5323, compared to 1.5030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1223 JPY (High: 1.5209 / Low: 1.3986). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 JPY (High: 1.5449 / Low: 1.5172).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1223

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.6388) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1779 (-9.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.6388

2011 Avg (March) 1.8167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5578	1.4409	1.5038
February	1.6507	1.5457	1.5947
March	1.6765	1.6063	1.6388
April	1.6341	1.5166	1.5738
May	1.5209	1.3986	1.4665
June	1.4467	1.3935	1.4164
July	1.5345	1.4223	1.4793
August	1.5449	1.5172	1.5302
September	1.5581	1.4409	1.5069
October	1.5859	1.4731	1.4914
November	1.5108	1.4461	1.4774
December	1.5785	1.4999	1.5328