YEARLY HIGH
1.2637 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.0453 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1646 XPF

2012 JPY to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2184 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2030 to the December average rate of 1.0870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2637 was up 5.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1963, 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 631,864 XPF
2011 Average 538,915 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 522,662 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,202.15 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2424
1.0729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to XPF 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 1.1559, compared to 1.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1559
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1049 XPF (High: 1.2289 / Low: 1.1239). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 XPF (High: 1.1876 / Low: 1.1452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1049
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

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 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2283) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1748 (+16.60%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2283
2011 Avg (July) 1.0534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2273 1.1731 1.2030
February 1.1939 1.1003 1.1497
March 1.1232 1.0787 1.0960
April 1.1347 1.0797 1.1153
May 1.2289 1.1239 1.1690
June 1.2401 1.1644 1.2023
July 1.2637 1.1865 1.2283
August 1.2513 1.2064 1.2236
September 1.2102 1.1562 1.1872
October 1.1876 1.1452 1.1645
November 1.1849 1.1151 1.1490
December 1.1208 1.0453 1.0870