YEARLY HIGH
12.9564 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0891 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2585 JPY

2012 MMK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 12.9564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8673 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8629 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9564 was down 1.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.1020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,782 JPY
2011 Average 61,413 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 445 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,336.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.9256
-1.1678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 6.4244, compared to 0.0927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 12.6470 JPY (High: 12.7440 / Low: 0.0971). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JPY (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0896).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.6470
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.9642 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 12.6678) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1198 (+0.95%).

2012 Avg (March) 12.6678
2011 Avg (March) 12.5480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0217 11.7210 11.8629
February 12.5348 11.6949 12.1229
March 12.9564 11.0192 12.6678
April 12.7440 0.0971 1.7036
May 0.0976 0.0933 0.0958
June 0.0946 0.0909 0.0933
July 0.0912 0.0893 0.0900
August 0.0910 0.0891 0.0901
September 0.0909 0.0896 0.0902
October 0.0940 0.0905 0.0925
November 0.0971 0.0934 0.0952
December 0.1010 0.0962 0.0981