YEARLY HIGH
0.0106 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 EUR

2012 JPY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0106 was up 5.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0100, 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 5,299 EUR
2011 Average 4,515 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,383 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 916.01 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0104
0.0090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to EUR 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 EUR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EUR (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0096).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0103) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+16.72%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0103
2011 Avg (July) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0098 0.0101
February 0.0100 0.0092 0.0096
March 0.0094 0.0090 0.0092
April 0.0095 0.0090 0.0093
May 0.0103 0.0094 0.0098
June 0.0104 0.0099 0.0101
July 0.0106 0.0099 0.0103
August 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
September 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
October 0.0099 0.0096 0.0098
November 0.0099 0.0093 0.0096
December 0.0094 0.0088 0.0091