YEARLY HIGH
19.0558 BIF
YEARLY LOW
15.4748 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5841 BIF

2012 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 19.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 15.4748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5811 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8745 to the December average rate of 18.1964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.0558 was up 12.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.9561, 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 9,527,925 BIF
2011 Average 7,602,183 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 7,737,396 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790,529.40 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.0821
15.4309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 16.7566, compared to 18.4116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7566
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1.6963 BIF (High: 17.2937 / Low: 15.5973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4881 BIF (High: 18.9878 / Low: 18.4997).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6963
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4881

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8283 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 18.6200) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9820), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6380 (+16.51%).

2012 Avg (September) 18.6200
2011 Avg (September) 15.9820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2218 16.5960 16.8745
February 17.0663 16.0381 16.5635
March 16.0165 15.4748 15.7351
April 17.2937 15.5973 16.1773
May 17.9893 17.0976 17.4627
June 18.0916 17.3961 17.7264
July 18.5620 17.6868 18.0720
August 18.5419 18.0345 18.3369
September 19.0558 18.2534 18.6200
October 18.9878 18.4997 18.7778
November 18.7911 18.0896 18.4666
December 18.5570 17.7646 18.1964