2012 SAR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.0598 JPY

YEARLY LOW

20.3015 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2876 JPY

2012 SAR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 23.0598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 20.3015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7583 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5209 to the December average rate of 22.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.0598 was up 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.7438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,299 JPY

2011 Average 106,268 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 101,507 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,791.48 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.5235

20.3388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 21.2578, compared to 21.3173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.2878 JPY (High: 21.5893 / Low: 20.3015). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3430 JPY (High: 21.0146 / Low: 20.6716).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2878

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3430

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 0.4342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 22.3414) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.7482), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5933 (+7.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 22.3414

2011 Avg (December) 20.7482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.7847	20.3484	20.5209
February	21.5893	20.3015	20.9465
March	22.3173	21.5767	22.0002
April	22.1219	21.3113	21.6872
May	21.4278	20.9306	21.2530
June	21.4379	20.8135	21.1393
July	21.2955	20.8346	21.0666
August	21.2112	20.8619	20.9886
September	21.0146	20.6716	20.8463
October	21.3785	20.7971	21.0652
November	22.0045	21.1714	21.5957
December	23.0598	21.8409	22.3414