2012 GIP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

139.3687 JPY

YEARLY LOW

117.5700 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.6270 JPY

2012 GIP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 139.3687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 117.5700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7987 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.3772 to the December average rate of 134.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 139.3687 was up 0.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.0137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 696,843 JPY

2011 Average 639,127 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 587,850 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,993.43 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

136.0540

117.8612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 125.7260, compared to 127.5280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.7260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.5280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 9.0087 JPY (High: 129.3843 / Low: 120.3756). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2543 JPY (High: 126.7989 / Low: 124.5445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.0087

September Spread (Stable) ±2.2543

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 3.7860 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 134.5379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 121.4879), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0501 (+10.74%).

2012 Avg (December) 134.5379

2011 Avg (December) 121.4879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	121.6801	117.5700	119.3772
February	129.3843	120.3756	124.2151
March	132.7357	127.3678	130.5667
April	132.1310	127.8057	130.1617
May	130.1340	121.3390	126.9108
June	125.4004	119.6909	123.1247
July	125.6433	123.0490	124.5136
August	126.0372	123.1824	124.7194
September	126.7989	124.5445	125.4341
October	128.7166	125.0801	126.6077
November	132.0458	126.4967	129.3550
December	139.3687	131.3885	134.5379