YEARLY HIGH
5.2182 KMF
YEARLY LOW
4.3059 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8053 KMF

2012 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 5.2182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.3059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9123 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9544 to the December average rate of 4.4812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.2182 was up 5.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9251, 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 2,609,094 KMF
2011 Average 2,222,136 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,152,939 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456,155.08 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1265
4.4226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KMF 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 4.7628, compared to 4.8478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4203 KMF (High: 5.0614 / Low: 4.6412). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1327 KMF (High: 5.1391 / Low: 5.0064).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4203
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 5.0678) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7218 (+16.61%).

2012 Avg (July) 5.0678
2011 Avg (July) 4.3460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0593 4.8355 4.9544
February 4.9256 4.5352 4.7382
March 4.6295 4.4450 4.5149
April 4.6690 4.4475 4.5957
May 5.0614 4.6412 4.8213
June 5.0923 4.8687 4.9522
July 5.2182 4.8223 5.0678
August 5.1391 5.0064 5.0648
September 5.0589 4.7766 4.9363
October 4.8984 4.7292 4.8008
November 4.8772 4.5915 4.7355
December 4.6207 4.3059 4.4812