2012 GMD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8437 JPY

YEARLY LOW

2.3250 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5717 JPY

2012 GMD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 2.8437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 2.3250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5186 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5963 to the December average rate of 2.7009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8437 was down 10.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,218 JPY

2011 Average 14,161 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 11,625 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,593.06 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7879

2.3199

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 2.6380, compared to 2.5054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.3689 JPY (High: 2.7234 / Low: 2.3546). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 JPY (High: 2.3927 / Low: 2.3359).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3689

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2.7489) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2724 (-9.02%).

2012 Avg (April) 2.7489

2011 Avg (April) 3.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6924	2.5262	2.5963
February	2.7561	2.5251	2.5882
March	2.7842	2.6317	2.7046
April	2.8437	2.6627	2.7489
May	2.6765	2.5554	2.6247
June	2.6427	2.5041	2.5651
July	2.5809	2.4538	2.5127
August	2.5274	2.3392	2.4727
September	2.3927	2.3359	2.3658
October	2.3966	2.3250	2.3589
November	2.7234	2.3546	2.6215
December	2.8149	2.6140	2.7009