YEARLY HIGH
0.0395 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0365 JPY

2012 MGA to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0347 to the December average rate of 0.0371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0395 was down 8.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197 JPY
2011 Average 197 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 170 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0391
0.0343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0372, compared to 0.0358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0030 JPY (High: 0.0379 / Low: 0.0350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JPY (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0353).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0385) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-5.51%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0385
2011 Avg (March) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0356 0.0341 0.0347
February 0.0379 0.0350 0.0362
March 0.0395 0.0376 0.0385
April 0.0393 0.0381 0.0387
May 0.0388 0.0371 0.0382
June 0.0376 0.0364 0.0370
July 0.0366 0.0341 0.0351
August 0.0354 0.0344 0.0350
September 0.0359 0.0348 0.0353
October 0.0363 0.0353 0.0360
November 0.0367 0.0355 0.0362
December 0.0383 0.0364 0.0371