2012 MDL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1483 JPY

YEARLY LOW

6.2154 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6021 JPY

2012 MDL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.1483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 6.2154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9329 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5286 to the December average rate of 6.8828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1483 was down 2.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.2994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,741 JPY

2011 Average 34,037 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 31,077 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,664.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.0385

6.2397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 6.7215, compared to 6.4828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.5028 JPY (High: 7.1483 / Low: 6.6455). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0953 JPY (High: 6.3672 / Low: 6.2720).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5028

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1982 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.8828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.6225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2602 (+3.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.8828

2011 Avg (December) 6.6225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6301	6.4439	6.5286
February	6.8825	6.3894	6.6413
March	7.0856	6.8284	6.9720
April	7.0159	6.8485	6.9171
May	6.8679	6.5006	6.7188
June	6.6599	6.4526	6.5509
July	6.5499	6.2310	6.3808
August	6.3819	6.2154	6.3062
September	6.3672	6.2720	6.3083
October	6.5412	6.2902	6.4546
November	6.6873	6.4457	6.5643
December	7.1483	6.6455	6.8828