YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0140 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0155 NZD

2012 JPY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0170 was down 3.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0176, 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 8,516 NZD
2011 Average 7,940 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,001 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,515.64 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0164
0.0142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NZD 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 0.0156, compared to 0.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0016 NZD (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0153). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NZD (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+6.12%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0162
2011 Avg (June) 0.0153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0157 0.0163
February 0.0158 0.0147 0.0153
March 0.0152 0.0145 0.0148
April 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150
May 0.0169 0.0153 0.0162
June 0.0170 0.0157 0.0162
July 0.0162 0.0156 0.0158
August 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157
September 0.0161 0.0154 0.0156
October 0.0156 0.0152 0.0155
November 0.0155 0.0147 0.0151
December 0.0148 0.0140 0.0144