YEARLY HIGH
0.0789 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0644 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0729 NOK

2012 JPY to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0773 to the December average rate of 0.0670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0789 was up 1.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0776, 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 39,452 NOK
2011 Average 35,196 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 32,187 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,264.91 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0784
0.0660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NOK 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 0.0733, compared to 0.0725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0078 NOK (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0688). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 NOK (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0725).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0773) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+9.00%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0773
2011 Avg (January) 0.0709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0789 0.0751 0.0773
February 0.0766 0.0688 0.0728
March 0.0703 0.0685 0.0691
April 0.0718 0.0687 0.0707
May 0.0776 0.0714 0.0742
June 0.0786 0.0740 0.0759
July 0.0781 0.0748 0.0768
August 0.0771 0.0739 0.0750
September 0.0742 0.0725 0.0735
October 0.0735 0.0709 0.0723
November 0.0726 0.0687 0.0707
December 0.0689 0.0644 0.0670