2012 MRO to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2872 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2579 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2707 JPY

2012 MRO to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.2872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.2579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2669 to the December average rate of 0.2806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2872 was down 6.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,436 JPY

2011 Average 1,426 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,289 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.74 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2844

0.2575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2741, compared to 0.2672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2741

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0149 JPY (High: 0.2749 / Low: 0.2600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 JPY (High: 0.2617 / Low: 0.2579).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0074 (-2.54%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2821

2011 Avg (March) 0.2895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2700	0.2638	0.2669
February	0.2764	0.2628	0.2700
March	0.2872	0.2745	0.2821
April	0.2861	0.2746	0.2805
May	0.2783	0.2694	0.2739
June	0.2757	0.2680	0.2714
July	0.2749	0.2600	0.2671
August	0.2644	0.2588	0.2611
September	0.2617	0.2579	0.2597
October	0.2669	0.2589	0.2628
November	0.2775	0.2662	0.2718
December	0.2866	0.2747	0.2806