YEARLY HIGH
0.7176 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5965 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6601 BTN

2012 JPY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.7176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.5965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6654 to the December average rate of 0.6525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7176 was up 4.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6890, 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 358,804 BTN
2011 Average 293,244 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 298,246 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,558.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7157
0.6007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BTN 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 0.6545, compared to 0.6657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0575 BTN (High: 0.7150 / Low: 0.6575). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 BTN (High: 0.6591 / Low: 0.6473).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0381 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7061) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1484 (+26.61%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7061
2011 Avg (June) 0.5577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6940 0.6419 0.6654
February 0.6469 0.6058 0.6273
March 0.6226 0.5965 0.6103
April 0.6594 0.6119 0.6356
May 0.7150 0.6575 0.6823
June 0.7176 0.6912 0.7061
July 0.7031 0.6517 0.6766
August 0.6591 0.6473 0.6535
September 0.6940 0.6418 0.6640
October 0.6788 0.6305 0.6706
November 0.6915 0.6619 0.6769
December 0.6667 0.6335 0.6525