YEARLY HIGH
114.0814 JPY
YEARLY LOW
94.3601 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.6991 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 570,407 JPY
2011 Average 555,006 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 471,801 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,606.19 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

111.2059
95.8555
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.4574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.9408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.9016
August Spread (Stable) ±3.6364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 109.9267
2011 Avg (December) 102.4505

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