YEARLY HIGH
3.8779 MRO
YEARLY LOW
3.4817 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6979 MRO

2012 JPY to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 3.8779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 3.4817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3963 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7467 to the December average rate of 3.5649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8779 was up 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.8339, 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 1,938,962 MRO
2011 Average 1,756,875 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 1,740,836 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198,126.44 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8811
3.5143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MRO 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 3.6496, compared to 3.7461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2086 MRO (High: 3.8461 / Low: 3.6374). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0572 MRO (High: 3.8779 / Low: 3.8208).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2086
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1596 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 3.8505) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1947 (+5.33%).

2012 Avg (September) 3.8505
2011 Avg (September) 3.6558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7912 3.7036 3.7467
February 3.8059 3.6184 3.7045
March 3.6428 3.4817 3.5449
April 3.6420 3.4950 3.5660
May 3.7115 3.5929 3.6514
June 3.7314 3.6267 3.6844
July 3.8461 3.6374 3.7454
August 3.8636 3.7825 3.8303
September 3.8779 3.8208 3.8505
October 3.8628 3.7463 3.8059
November 3.7559 3.6037 3.6797
December 3.6399 3.4894 3.5649