YEARLY HIGH
11.0357 JPY
YEARLY LOW
8.8724 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7444 JPY

2012 SZL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 11.0357. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 8.8724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1632 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6079 to the December average rate of 9.7147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.0357 was down 13.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.7392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,178 JPY
2011 Average 55,403 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 44,362 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,816.17 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0244
8.9576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 10.0591, compared to 9.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1737 JPY (High: 10.3930 / Low: 9.2194). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2917 JPY (High: 9.3356 / Low: 9.0439).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1737
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2917

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.8522) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.7986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9464 (-8.02%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.8522
2011 Avg (March) 11.7986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9288 9.4142 9.6079
February 10.7521 9.8896 10.2585
March 11.0357 10.5929 10.8522
April 10.8626 10.1166 10.4023
May 10.3930 9.2194 9.7831
June 9.7407 9.0441 9.4508
July 9.8464 9.1672 9.5747
August 9.6928 9.2574 9.5179
September 9.5703 9.1951 9.4338
October 9.3629 8.8724 9.1298
November 9.3356 9.0439 9.2074
December 10.2106 9.2950 9.7147