YEARLY HIGH
157.9785 IRR
YEARLY LOW
141.0576 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
151.2500 IRR

2012 JPY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 157.9785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 141.0576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.9208 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.1751 to the December average rate of 146.7598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 157.9785 was up 9.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 144.6563, 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 78,989,229 IRR
2011 Average 66,087,764 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 70,528,808 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,460,421.19 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

158.1683
141.8014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to IRR 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 148.7568, compared to 153.7432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.7568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.7432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 11.2152 IRR (High: 153.6201 / Low: 142.4049). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4723 IRR (High: 157.9785 / Low: 155.5062).

April Spread (Volatile) ±11.2152
September Spread (Stable) ±2.4723

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 5.1334 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 156.8044) against the same month in 2011 (average: 138.8851), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9193 (+12.90%).

2012 Avg (September) 156.8044
2011 Avg (September) 138.8851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.0709 143.2347 146.1751
February 150.7821 145.9760 148.2987
March 145.9247 141.0576 143.1653
April 153.6201 142.4049 146.1492
May 156.4342 152.7289 153.9427
June 157.0573 152.8092 154.8100
July 157.3477 153.7362 155.4958
August 157.5638 154.2216 155.9592
September 157.9785 155.5062 156.8044
October 157.5679 153.8804 155.5973
November 154.9637 148.2649 151.8429
December 150.1853 141.9183 146.7598