YEARLY HIGH
0.0263 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0231 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 BBD

2012 JPY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0260 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0263 was down 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0264, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,135 BBD
2011 Average 12,558 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 11,563 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,572.05 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0262
0.0237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BBD 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.0263 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0256 / Low: 0.0251).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+5.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0255
2011 Avg (February) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0257 0.0260
February 0.0263 0.0247 0.0255
March 0.0247 0.0239 0.0242
April 0.0250 0.0241 0.0246
May 0.0255 0.0249 0.0251
June 0.0256 0.0249 0.0252
July 0.0256 0.0250 0.0253
August 0.0256 0.0251 0.0254
September 0.0258 0.0254 0.0256
October 0.0256 0.0249 0.0253
November 0.0252 0.0242 0.0247
December 0.0244 0.0231 0.0239