YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0387 MYR

2012 JPY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0059 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0412 was down 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0418, 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 20,620 MYR
2011 Average 19,207 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 17,675 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,945.29 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0408
0.0361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to MYR 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 0.0388, compared to 0.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 MYR (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0394).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0405) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+9.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0405
2011 Avg (January) 0.0371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0412 0.0392 0.0405
February 0.0400 0.0371 0.0385
March 0.0374 0.0365 0.0369
April 0.0381 0.0369 0.0376
May 0.0404 0.0378 0.0389
June 0.0410 0.0396 0.0401
July 0.0406 0.0395 0.0401
August 0.0399 0.0394 0.0396
September 0.0399 0.0387 0.0394
October 0.0393 0.0379 0.0387
November 0.0386 0.0368 0.0378
December 0.0372 0.0353 0.0365