2012 CAD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 86.9754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 74.9090.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0664 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.9005 to the December average rate of 84.5942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 86.9754 was down 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 89.0406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CAD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.2785, compared to 80.4906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2121 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 5.7163 JPY (High: 81.8981 / Low: 76.1818). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3491 JPY (High: 80.7088 / Low: 79.3597).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.9836 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 84.5942) against the same month in 2011 (average: 76.0612), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5330 (+11.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.4435 | 74.9090 | 75.9005 |
| February | 81.8981 | 76.1818 | 78.7427 |
| March | 84.4146 | 80.8920 | 83.0477 |
| April | 83.2925 | 80.5208 | 81.9191 |
| May | 81.4146 | 76.0935 | 78.9354 |
| June | 78.3479 | 75.0712 | 77.1256 |
| July | 78.8278 | 76.6538 | 77.9476 |
| August | 80.4787 | 77.8133 | 79.2664 |
| September | 80.7369 | 78.9515 | 79.8652 |
| October | 80.7088 | 79.3597 | 80.0475 |
| November | 83.0722 | 79.3072 | 81.2230 |
| December | 86.9754 | 82.4783 | 84.5942 |