YEARLY HIGH
0.1019 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0896 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0972 HKD

2012 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0896.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1009 to the December average rate of 0.0925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1019 was down 0.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1025, 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 50,930 HKD
2011 Average 48,880 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 44,807 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,123.00 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1017
0.0917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0974, compared to 0.0970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0061 HKD (High: 0.1019 / Low: 0.0958). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 HKD (High: 0.1000 / Low: 0.0984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0988) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+4.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0988
2011 Avg (February) 0.0943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1016 0.0996 0.1009
February 0.1019 0.0958 0.0988
March 0.0959 0.0927 0.0941
April 0.0971 0.0936 0.0954
May 0.0989 0.0966 0.0974
June 0.0994 0.0965 0.0979
July 0.0992 0.0971 0.0982
August 0.0991 0.0975 0.0986
September 0.1000 0.0984 0.0992
October 0.0994 0.0967 0.0981
November 0.0976 0.0939 0.0957
December 0.0946 0.0896 0.0925