YEARLY HIGH
1.6737 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.3929 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4983 JPY

2012 INR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.6737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 1.3929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2809 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5046 to the December average rate of 1.5330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6737 was down 13.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9335, 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 418,429 JPY
2011 Average 429,045 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 348,217 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,212.68 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6614
1.3948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.5330, compared to 1.4636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1274 JPY (High: 1.5242 / Low: 1.3968). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 JPY (High: 1.4319 / Low: 1.4021).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1274
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.6392) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1780 (-9.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.6392
2011 Avg (March) 1.8172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5566 1.4428 1.5046
February 1.6485 1.5479 1.5966
March 1.6737 1.6061 1.6392
April 1.6361 1.5171 1.5734
May 1.5242 1.3968 1.4672
June 1.4488 1.3935 1.4171
July 1.4676 1.3929 1.4267
August 1.4319 1.4021 1.4176
September 1.4752 1.3995 1.4374
October 1.5176 1.4715 1.4890
November 1.5178 1.4472 1.4779
December 1.5745 1.4979 1.5330