2012 EUR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 114.0814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 94.3601.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7212 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.3031 to the December average rate of 109.9267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 114.0814 was down 7.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 122.7903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
EUR 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 103.4574, compared to 101.9408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5166 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.9016 JPY (High: 106.0265 / Low: 97.1249). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6364 JPY (High: 98.8949 / Low: 95.2585).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.0300 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 109.9267) against the same month in 2011 (average: 102.4505), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4762 (+7.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 101.7463 | 97.2475 | 99.3031 |
| February | 108.6463 | 100.0741 | 103.9635 |
| March | 110.7216 | 106.1661 | 108.9787 |
| April | 110.6337 | 105.4891 | 107.0764 |
| May | 106.0265 | 97.1249 | 102.0464 |
| June | 100.9383 | 96.6147 | 99.3766 |
| July | 100.6290 | 94.3601 | 97.1347 |
| August | 98.8949 | 95.2585 | 97.5704 |
| September | 103.0873 | 98.5408 | 100.6115 |
| October | 104.2555 | 100.5333 | 102.4936 |
| November | 107.2972 | 100.9202 | 103.9079 |
| December | 114.0814 | 106.4838 | 109.9267 |