2012 JPY to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1134 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0906 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1029 ZAR

2012 JPY to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1041 to the December average rate of 0.1030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1134 was up 2.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1103, 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 56,694 ZAR

2011 Average 45,655 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 45,305 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,388.79 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1115

0.0904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to ZAR 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 0.0997, compared to 0.1061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0123 ZAR (High: 0.1086 / Low: 0.0963). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 ZAR (High: 0.1075 / Low: 0.1044).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1097) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+5.74%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1097

2011 Avg (October) 0.1038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1062	0.1007	0.1041
February	0.1011	0.0924	0.0975
March	0.0943	0.0906	0.0922
April	0.0989	0.0919	0.0963
May	0.1086	0.0963	0.1023
June	0.1103	0.1029	0.1059
July	0.1088	0.1016	0.1044
August	0.1078	0.1030	0.1050
September	0.1075	0.1044	0.1059
October	0.1134	0.1070	0.1097
November	0.1107	0.1071	0.1087
December	0.1081	0.0980	0.1030