2012 FKP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.2815 JPY

YEARLY LOW

117.5406 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.5619 JPY

2012 FKP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 140.2815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 117.5406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7409 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.3750 to the December average rate of 135.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 140.2815 was up 0.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.1636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701,407 JPY

2011 Average 639,315 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 587,703 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,704.34 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

136.7866

117.7921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 125.7360, compared to 127.3879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.7360

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.3879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 8.9407 JPY (High: 129.3320 / Low: 120.3914). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4584 JPY (High: 127.8375 / Low: 124.3791).

February Spread (Volatile) ±8.9407

September Spread (Stable) ±3.4584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.6988 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 135.2037) against the same month in 2011 (average: 121.4233), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7804 (+11.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 135.2037

2011 Avg (December) 121.4233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.6266	117.5406	119.3750
February	129.3320	120.3914	124.2087
March	132.7389	127.3806	130.5694
April	132.1430	127.8006	130.1662
May	130.1348	121.3139	126.8976
June	125.4546	119.6922	123.1988
July	125.0622	121.1733	123.2447
August	125.1357	121.4401	123.6769
September	127.8375	124.3791	125.9329
October	129.2874	125.2033	126.9946
November	132.1661	126.0625	129.2742
December	140.2815	131.9054	135.2037