YEARLY HIGH
0.0936 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0868 JPY

2012 CDF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0844 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0936 was up 0.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0934, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 468 JPY
2011 Average 437 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 414 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.22 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0911
0.0838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0065 JPY (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0828). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JPY (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0839).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+5.26%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0905
2011 Avg (December) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0853 0.0834 0.0844
February 0.0892 0.0828 0.0858
March 0.0915 0.0882 0.0900
April 0.0903 0.0870 0.0888
May 0.0879 0.0852 0.0870
June 0.0872 0.0845 0.0865
July 0.0873 0.0845 0.0857
August 0.0862 0.0846 0.0852
September 0.0852 0.0839 0.0846
October 0.0866 0.0845 0.0854
November 0.0890 0.0859 0.0874
December 0.0936 0.0879 0.0905