YEARLY HIGH
0.1517 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1141 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1241 SCR

2013 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.1141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1461 to the December average rate of 0.1164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1517 was down 20.87% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1917, 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 75,853 SCR
2012 Average 86,039 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 57,033 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,820.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1490
0.1135
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 0.1274, compared to 0.1207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 SCR (High: 0.1517 / Low: 0.1397). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SCR (High: 0.1245 / Low: 0.1218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1461) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0343 (-19.04%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1461
2012 Avg (January) 0.1804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1517 0.1397 0.1461
February 0.1378 0.1335 0.1356
March 0.1326 0.1215 0.1250
April 0.1256 0.1172 0.1197
May 0.1206 0.1141 0.1167
June 0.1258 0.1173 0.1216
July 0.1225 0.1177 0.1202
August 0.1244 0.1209 0.1226
September 0.1229 0.1200 0.1214
October 0.1245 0.1218 0.1233
November 0.1226 0.1180 0.1205
December 0.1183 0.1147 0.1164