2012 DOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1497 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.9604 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0456 JPY

2012 DOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 2.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.9604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1893 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9830 to the December average rate of 2.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1497 was down 4.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,749 JPY

2011 Average 10,511 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 9,802 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 946.69 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1313

1.9695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.0476, compared to 2.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0476

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1412 JPY (High: 2.1236 / Low: 1.9824). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 JPY (High: 2.0369 / Low: 1.9931).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1412

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

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 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.1178) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0499 (-2.30%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.1178

2011 Avg (March) 2.1677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0116	1.9646	1.9830
February	2.0909	1.9604	2.0211
March	2.1497	2.0759	2.1178
April	2.1254	2.0521	2.0877
May	2.0642	2.0082	2.0454
June	2.0570	2.0049	2.0308
July	2.0556	1.9983	2.0243
August	2.0369	1.9931	2.0142
September	2.1236	1.9824	2.0530
October	2.1321	1.9922	2.0372
November	2.0786	2.0027	2.0407
December	2.1482	2.0468	2.0917