2012 JPY to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 JPY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the JPY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 11.8213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.4065.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4148 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6951 to the December average rate of 10.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.8213 was up 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.6874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
JPY to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.2966, compared to 11.2655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0311 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7051 KPW (High: 11.8213 / Low: 11.1162). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1889 KPW (High: 11.5025 / Low: 11.3136).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.5530 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 11.4624) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7301 (+561.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7941 | 11.5465 | 11.6951 |
| February | 11.8213 | 11.1162 | 11.4624 |
| March | 11.1226 | 10.7531 | 10.9094 |
| April | 11.2611 | 10.8481 | 11.0667 |
| May | 11.4660 | 11.2000 | 11.2923 |
| June | 11.5305 | 11.1945 | 11.3534 |
| July | 11.5183 | 11.2695 | 11.3923 |
| August | 11.5025 | 11.3136 | 11.4357 |
| September | 11.6096 | 11.4195 | 11.5123 |
| October | 11.5386 | 11.2261 | 11.3936 |
| November | 11.3352 | 10.9063 | 11.1147 |
| December | 10.9881 | 10.4065 | 10.7443 |