YEARLY HIGH
6.9525 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.7433 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3990 XAF

2012 JPY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 6.9525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.7433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2092 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6058 to the December average rate of 5.9732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9525 was up 5.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5668, 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 3,476,274 XAF
2011 Average 2,984,423 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,871,650 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 604,623.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.8309
5.8952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to XAF 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 6.3505, compared to 6.4474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5604 XAF (High: 6.7486 / Low: 6.1882). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2308 XAF (High: 6.5257 / Low: 6.2949).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5604
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2308

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3413 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.7530) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9582 (+16.54%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.7530
2011 Avg (July) 5.7948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7458 6.4474 6.6058
February 6.5675 6.0470 6.3165
March 6.1727 5.9267 6.0198
April 6.2253 5.9300 6.1277
May 6.7486 6.1882 6.4303
June 6.7897 6.4916 6.6030
July 6.9525 6.5191 6.7530
August 6.8818 6.6261 6.7241
September 6.6600 6.3615 6.5194
October 6.5257 6.2949 6.4003
November 6.5010 6.1207 6.3144
December 6.1593 5.7433 5.9732