YEARLY HIGH
11.8213 KPW
YEARLY LOW
10.4065 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2810 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,910,664 KPW
2011 Average 1,186,905 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,203,243 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 707,420.96 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.7902
10.6492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7051
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1889

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 0.5530 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (February) 11.4624
2011 Avg (February) 1.7324

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