2012 JPY to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.0558 BIF

YEARLY LOW

15.4748 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.5841 BIF

2012 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 19.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 15.4748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5811 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8745 to the December average rate of 18.1964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.0558 was up 12.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.9561, 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 9,527,925 BIF

2011 Average 7,602,183 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 7,737,396 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790,529.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.0821

15.4309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 16.7566, compared to 18.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7566

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.6963 BIF (High: 17.2937 / Low: 15.5973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4881 BIF (High: 18.9878 / Low: 18.4997).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6963

October Spread (Stable) ±0.4881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8283 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 18.6200) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9820), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6380 (+16.51%).

2012 Avg (September) 18.6200

2011 Avg (September) 15.9820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2218	16.5960	16.8745
February	17.0663	16.0381	16.5635
March	16.0165	15.4748	15.7351
April	17.2937	15.5973	16.1773
May	17.9893	17.0976	17.4627
June	18.0916	17.3961	17.7264
July	18.5620	17.6868	18.0720
August	18.5419	18.0345	18.3369
September	19.0558	18.2534	18.6200
October	18.9878	18.4997	18.7778
November	18.7911	18.0896	18.4666
December	18.5570	17.7646	18.1964