YEARLY HIGH
1.1094 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.9218 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0268 BDT

2012 JPY to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1876 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0818 to the December average rate of 0.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1094 was up 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0605, 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 554,714 BDT
2011 Average 465,466 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 460,899 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,814.93 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0935
0.9527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BDT 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 1.0335, compared to 1.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0985 BDT (High: 1.1094 / Low: 1.0109). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 BDT (High: 1.0536 / Low: 1.0366).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0985
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0589) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1975 (+22.93%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0589
2011 Avg (February) 0.8614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1082 1.0600 1.0818
February 1.1094 1.0109 1.0589
March 1.0098 0.9773 0.9920
April 1.0257 0.9870 1.0069
May 1.0448 1.0201 1.0279
June 1.0510 1.0173 1.0338
July 1.0480 1.0254 1.0369
August 1.0504 1.0257 1.0367
September 1.0536 1.0366 1.0458
October 1.0488 1.0161 1.0306
November 1.0301 0.9829 1.0060
December 0.9938 0.9218 0.9644