YEARLY HIGH
3.2419 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.5576 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8222 HUF

2012 JPY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.2419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.5576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6842 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0946 to the December average rate of 2.6048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2419 was up 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1530, 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 1,620,934 HUF
2011 Average 1,264,312 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,278,815 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,118.83 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1436
2.5558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HUF 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 2.8609, compared to 2.7836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4111 HUF (High: 3.0992 / Low: 2.6881). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1045 HUF (High: 2.6622 / Low: 2.5576).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4111
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1045

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 0.2931 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.0946) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4938), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6008 (+24.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.0946
2011 Avg (January) 2.4938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2419 2.8988 3.0946
February 2.9316 2.6676 2.8015
March 2.7854 2.6197 2.6797
April 2.8404 2.6393 2.7523
May 3.0992 2.6881 2.8769
June 3.1699 2.8269 2.9603
July 3.0599 2.8486 2.9472
August 2.9212 2.7944 2.8563
September 2.8923 2.7354 2.8234
October 2.8427 2.6729 2.7490
November 2.8209 2.6222 2.7206
December 2.6622 2.5576 2.6048