YEARLY HIGH
2.1184 NGN
YEARLY LOW
1.8055 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9903 NGN

2012 JPY to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 2.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3130 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0966 to the December average rate of 1.8763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1184 was down 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1401, 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 1,059,213 NGN
2011 Average 979,253 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 902,737 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156,476.05 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1186
1.8542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NGN 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 1.9994, compared to 1.9812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1780 NGN (High: 2.1159 / Low: 1.9379). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 NGN (High: 2.0307 / Low: 2.0014).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1780
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0966) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2484 (+13.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0966
2011 Avg (January) 1.8482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1184 2.0519 2.0966
February 2.1159 1.9379 2.0194
March 1.9486 1.8819 1.9110
April 1.9712 1.8991 1.9356
May 2.0350 1.9574 1.9869
June 2.0720 2.0181 2.0471
July 2.0643 2.0168 2.0421
August 2.0684 1.9723 2.0174
September 2.0307 2.0014 2.0162
October 2.0171 1.9652 1.9904
November 1.9875 1.9048 1.9446
December 1.9180 1.8055 1.8763