YEARLY HIGH
2.8797 YER
YEARLY LOW
2.4856 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7003 YER

2012 JPY to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.8797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.4856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3941 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8390 to the December average rate of 2.5667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8797 was up 1.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8422, 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 1,439,851 YER
2011 Average 1,346,849 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,242,797 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,054.14 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8662
2.5395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to YER 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 2.7095, compared to 2.6912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2180 YER (High: 2.8797 / Low: 2.6617). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0456 YER (High: 2.7741 / Low: 2.7285).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2180
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1554 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.7665) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1704 (+6.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.7665
2011 Avg (February) 2.5961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8681 2.8069 2.8390
February 2.8797 2.6617 2.7665
March 2.6663 2.5678 2.6111
April 2.6797 2.5892 2.6441
May 2.7303 2.6654 2.6895
June 2.7494 2.6692 2.7065
July 2.7530 2.6925 2.7218
August 2.7491 2.7014 2.7324
September 2.7741 2.7285 2.7500
October 2.7567 2.6798 2.7211
November 2.7083 2.6058 2.6554
December 2.6257 2.4856 2.5667