2012 KMF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2322 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1916 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2085 JPY

2012 KMF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.2322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0406 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2019 to the December average rate of 0.2233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2322 was down 6.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,161 JPY

2011 Average 1,128 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 958 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2259

0.1948

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.2103, compared to 0.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2103

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0179 JPY (High: 0.2155 / Low: 0.1976). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 JPY (High: 0.1997 / Low: 0.1946).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+7.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2233

2011 Avg (December) 0.2083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2068	0.1977	0.2019
February	0.2205	0.2030	0.2112
March	0.2250	0.2160	0.2215
April	0.2248	0.2142	0.2176
May	0.2155	0.1976	0.2075
June	0.2054	0.1964	0.2020
July	0.2074	0.1916	0.1974
August	0.1997	0.1946	0.1975
September	0.2094	0.1977	0.2027
October	0.2115	0.2041	0.2083
November	0.2178	0.2050	0.2112
December	0.2322	0.2164	0.2233