YEARLY HIGH
0.0123 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0113 JPY

2012 GNF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0123 was up 0.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62 JPY
2011 Average 58 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 54 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0120
0.0109
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GNF 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 0.0114, compared to 0.0113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0110).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+5.64%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0119
2011 Avg (December) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
February 0.0118 0.0109 0.0114
March 0.0123 0.0115 0.0117
April 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
May 0.0119 0.0111 0.0114
June 0.0114 0.0110 0.0113
July 0.0113 0.0109 0.0111
August 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
September 0.0113 0.0109 0.0110
October 0.0114 0.0109 0.0111
November 0.0117 0.0111 0.0114
December 0.0123 0.0115 0.0119