2012 DJF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4865 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.4263 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4478 JPY

2012 DJF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.4263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4316 to the December average rate of 0.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4865 was up 1.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,432 JPY

2011 Average 2,242 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,131 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.11 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4753

0.4276

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DJF 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 0.4462, compared to 0.4494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4462

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0262 JPY (High: 0.4525 / Low: 0.4263). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 JPY (High: 0.4427 / Low: 0.4358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

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 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4713) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0346 (+7.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4713

2011 Avg (December) 0.4368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4374	0.4272	0.4316
February	0.4525	0.4263	0.4403
March	0.4686	0.4529	0.4618
April	0.4645	0.4472	0.4547
May	0.4496	0.4392	0.4455
June	0.4502	0.4352	0.4431
July	0.4484	0.4389	0.4441
August	0.4470	0.4392	0.4422
September	0.4427	0.4358	0.4392
October	0.4506	0.4389	0.4441
November	0.4643	0.4458	0.4554
December	0.4865	0.4612	0.4713