YEARLY HIGH
3.6569 DJF
YEARLY LOW
3.1257 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3464 DJF

2012 INR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 3.6569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 3.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5313 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4864 to the December average rate of 3.2526, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6569 was down 9.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 914,234 DJF
2011 Average 955,833 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 781,414 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,819.48 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.6688
3.1552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to DJF 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 3.4356, compared to 3.2572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2616 DJF (High: 3.6160 / Low: 3.3544). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 DJF (High: 3.6569 / Low: 3.6063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2616
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.6260) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2874 (-7.34%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.6260
2011 Avg (February) 3.9134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6160 3.3544 3.4864
February 3.6569 3.6063 3.6260
March 3.6271 3.4851 3.5498
April 3.5257 3.3926 3.4601
May 3.4108 3.1802 3.2934
June 3.2648 3.1257 3.1980
July 3.2732 3.1687 3.2128
August 3.2363 3.1795 3.2055
September 3.3732 3.1841 3.2732
October 3.4341 3.2949 3.3529
November 3.3075 3.1942 3.2460
December 3.2885 3.2242 3.2526