YEARLY HIGH
2.3460 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.0556 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2347 DJF

2012 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.3460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2904 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3172 to the December average rate of 2.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3460 was down 0.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3461, 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 1,173,007 DJF
2011 Average 1,116,207 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,027,800 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,207.90 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3367
2.1027
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DJF 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 2.2427, compared to 2.2268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1359 DJF (High: 2.3460 / Low: 2.2102). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0354 DJF (High: 2.2945 / Low: 2.2591).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1359
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.2720) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1201 (+5.58%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.2720
2011 Avg (February) 2.1519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3406 2.2864 2.3172
February 2.3460 2.2102 2.2720
March 2.2081 2.1339 2.1657
April 2.2362 2.1526 2.1994
May 2.2768 2.2241 2.2449
June 2.2976 2.2214 2.2568
July 2.2786 2.2301 2.2521
August 2.2770 2.2371 2.2613
September 2.2945 2.2591 2.2771
October 2.2783 2.2194 2.2517
November 2.2433 2.1539 2.1965
December 2.1681 2.0556 2.1222