YEARLY HIGH
1.8245 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.6259 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7098 JPY

2012 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1986 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6488 to the December average rate of 1.7678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8245 was up 1.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,123 JPY
2011 Average 8,642 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 8,130 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 992.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7801
1.6368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JPY 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 1.7015, compared to 1.7180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1089 JPY (High: 1.7349 / Low: 1.6259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 JPY (High: 1.7681 / Low: 1.7322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1089
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.7678) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0981 (+5.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.7678
2011 Avg (December) 1.6697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6716 1.6302 1.6488
February 1.7349 1.6259 1.6793
March 1.7970 1.7341 1.7682
April 1.7798 1.7061 1.7383
May 1.7113 1.6724 1.6937
June 1.7043 1.6622 1.6808
July 1.7410 1.6649 1.6939
August 1.7681 1.7322 1.7488
September 1.7575 1.6507 1.7065
October 1.7032 1.6543 1.6778
November 1.7462 1.6796 1.7135
December 1.8245 1.7302 1.7678