YEARLY HIGH
0.0828 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 CNY

2012 JPY to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0821 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0828 was down 1.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0840, 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 41,410 CNY
2011 Average 40,567 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 36,052 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,358.25 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0828
0.0738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CNY 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 0.0793, compared to 0.0789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 CNY (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0777). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CNY (High: 0.0817 / Low: 0.0803).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0802) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0797), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0802
2011 Avg (February) 0.0797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0827 0.0811 0.0821
February 0.0828 0.0777 0.0802
March 0.0780 0.0755 0.0765
April 0.0786 0.0759 0.0775
May 0.0811 0.0784 0.0793
June 0.0816 0.0792 0.0803
July 0.0817 0.0795 0.0807
August 0.0815 0.0799 0.0808
September 0.0817 0.0803 0.0809
October 0.0808 0.0779 0.0794
November 0.0787 0.0755 0.0771
December 0.0761 0.0721 0.0745