2012 GBP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 140.2849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 117.5853.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6996 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.3685 to the December average rate of 135.1828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 140.2849 was up 0.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.1494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP 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 125.7322, compared to 127.3846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6524 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.8026 JPY (High: 130.0497 / Low: 121.2472). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4752 JPY (High: 127.8543 / Low: 124.3791).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.6989 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 135.1828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 121.4009), the exchange rate shifted by +13.7819 (+11.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 121.6251 | 117.5853 | 119.3685 |
| February | 129.0786 | 120.3937 | 124.1732 |
| March | 132.7233 | 127.4029 | 130.5629 |
| April | 132.1430 | 127.8067 | 130.1853 |
| May | 130.0497 | 121.2472 | 126.9011 |
| June | 125.3988 | 119.6922 | 123.2022 |
| July | 125.1169 | 121.1345 | 123.2422 |
| August | 125.2066 | 121.5780 | 123.6905 |
| September | 127.8543 | 124.3791 | 125.9273 |
| October | 129.3008 | 125.2208 | 126.9994 |
| November | 132.2059 | 126.1067 | 129.2653 |
| December | 140.2849 | 131.9141 | 135.1828 |