2012 KPW to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0961 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0846 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0887 JPY

2012 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0855 to the December average rate of 0.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0961 was down 84.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480 JPY

2011 Average 2,737 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 423 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0939

0.0847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0886, compared to 0.0888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 JPY (High: 0.0900 / Low: 0.0846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 JPY (High: 0.0876 / Low: 0.0861).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0931) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1327 (-58.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0931

2011 Avg (December) 0.2258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0866	0.0848	0.0855
February	0.0900	0.0846	0.0873
March	0.0930	0.0899	0.0917
April	0.0922	0.0888	0.0904
May	0.0893	0.0872	0.0886
June	0.0893	0.0867	0.0881
July	0.0887	0.0868	0.0878
August	0.0884	0.0869	0.0874
September	0.0876	0.0861	0.0869
October	0.0891	0.0867	0.0878
November	0.0917	0.0882	0.0900
December	0.0961	0.0910	0.0931