2012 MYR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MYR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MYR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.2892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 24.2484.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0408 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7259 to the December average rate of 27.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.2892 was up 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.1987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MYR to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.8384, compared to 25.8987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.9190 JPY (High: 26.9421 / Low: 25.0231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3382 JPY (High: 25.4058 / Low: 25.0676).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8667 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 27.4288) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.6377), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7912 (+11.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4913 | 24.2484 | 24.7259 |
| February | 26.9421 | 25.0231 | 25.9780 |
| March | 27.3972 | 26.7326 | 27.1009 |
| April | 27.0937 | 26.2714 | 26.5829 |
| May | 26.4876 | 24.7392 | 25.7162 |
| June | 25.2410 | 24.3964 | 24.9262 |
| July | 25.3167 | 24.6060 | 24.9479 |
| August | 25.4058 | 25.0676 | 25.2570 |
| September | 25.8643 | 25.0775 | 25.4021 |
| October | 26.3571 | 25.4589 | 25.8731 |
| November | 27.1454 | 25.9114 | 26.4831 |
| December | 28.2892 | 26.9095 | 27.4288 |