YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 CAD

2012 JPY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0133 was down 2.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0138, 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 6,675 CAD
2011 Average 6,213 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,749 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 926.01 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0133
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CAD 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 CAD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0124).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0132) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+9.40%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0132
2011 Avg (January) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0133 0.0129 0.0132
February 0.0131 0.0122 0.0127
March 0.0124 0.0118 0.0120
April 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
May 0.0131 0.0123 0.0127
June 0.0133 0.0128 0.0130
July 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
August 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
September 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
October 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
November 0.0126 0.0120 0.0123
December 0.0121 0.0115 0.0118