YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0191 BGN

2012 JPY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0207 was up 5.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,350 BGN
2011 Average 8,834 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 8,570 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,779.90 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0204
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BGN 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 BGN (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BGN (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0202) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+16.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0202
2011 Avg (July) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0192 0.0197
February 0.0196 0.0180 0.0189
March 0.0184 0.0177 0.0180
April 0.0186 0.0177 0.0183
May 0.0201 0.0185 0.0192
June 0.0204 0.0193 0.0197
July 0.0207 0.0195 0.0202
August 0.0204 0.0198 0.0201
September 0.0199 0.0190 0.0195
October 0.0195 0.0188 0.0191
November 0.0194 0.0183 0.0188
December 0.0184 0.0171 0.0178