YEARLY HIGH
214.7751 STD
YEARLY LOW
168.6261 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.5435 STD

2013 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 214.7751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 168.6261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.1490 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.2278 to the December average rate of 173.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 214.7751 was down 17.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 259.3915, 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 107,387,566 STD
2012 Average 119,958,429 STD
Yearly Trough Low 84,313,071 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,074,495.23 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

210.6470
169.6174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to STD 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 195.7185, compared to 183.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.7185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 17.2768 STD (High: 205.0189 / Low: 187.7421). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9565 STD (High: 186.3241 / Low: 181.3675).

April Spread (Volatile) ±17.2768
October Spread (Stable) ±4.9565

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.0712 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 207.2278) against the same month in 2012 (average: 246.6953), the exchange rate shifted by -39.4675 (-16.00%).

2013 Avg (January) 207.2278
2012 Avg (January) 246.6953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 214.7751 197.8072 207.2278
February 203.9836 193.2888 197.1566
March 203.4556 195.4767 199.4895
April 205.0189 187.7421 192.6703
May 192.0129 180.8914 186.7779
June 196.1090 187.2403 190.9888
July 190.9473 185.7176 188.3693
August 192.4199 183.3457 187.8006
September 188.6259 182.2966 185.3088
October 186.3241 181.3675 183.8701
November 185.3631 177.1006 181.8263
December 176.9643 168.6261 173.0365