YEARLY HIGH
0.0478 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0421 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0456 QAR

2012 JPY to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0473 to the December average rate of 0.0435, 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 0.0478 was down 0.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0481, 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 23,912 QAR
2011 Average 22,857 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 21,050 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,861.23 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0477
0.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to QAR 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0456 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) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 QAR (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0450). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 QAR (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0458).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0464) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+5.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0464
2011 Avg (February) 0.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0467 0.0473
February 0.0478 0.0450 0.0464
March 0.0450 0.0435 0.0441
April 0.0456 0.0439 0.0448
May 0.0464 0.0453 0.0457
June 0.0466 0.0453 0.0459
July 0.0466 0.0456 0.0461
August 0.0465 0.0458 0.0463
September 0.0470 0.0462 0.0466
October 0.0467 0.0454 0.0461
November 0.0459 0.0441 0.0450
December 0.0445 0.0421 0.0435