YEARLY HIGH
0.1917 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1517 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1721 SCR

2012 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0400 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1804 to the December average rate of 0.1563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1917 was up 7.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1777, 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 95,862 SCR
2011 Average 78,206 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 75,873 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,988.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1868
0.1535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SCR 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 0.1770, compared to 0.1672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0158 SCR (High: 0.1799 / Low: 0.1641). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SCR (High: 0.1673 / Low: 0.1638).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1841) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0298 (+19.35%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1841
2011 Avg (July) 0.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1857 0.1726 0.1804
February 0.1871 0.1720 0.1784
March 0.1732 0.1656 0.1709
April 0.1772 0.1698 0.1725
May 0.1857 0.1731 0.1774
June 0.1882 0.1771 0.1822
July 0.1917 0.1785 0.1841
August 0.1799 0.1641 0.1686
September 0.1685 0.1647 0.1664
October 0.1673 0.1638 0.1659
November 0.1653 0.1590 0.1622
December 0.1600 0.1517 0.1563