YEARLY HIGH
0.9686 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.8393 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9237 LRD

2012 JPY to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1294 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9446 to the December average rate of 0.8727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9686 was up 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9508, 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 484,320 LRD
2011 Average 452,506 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 419,632 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,688.42 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9518
0.8655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to LRD 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 0.9244, compared to 0.9229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0667 LRD (High: 0.9686 / Low: 0.9020). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 LRD (High: 0.9562 / Low: 0.9365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0667
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9328) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0558 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9328
2011 Avg (February) 0.8770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9637 0.9322 0.9446
February 0.9686 0.9020 0.9328
March 0.9120 0.8701 0.8907
April 0.9281 0.8858 0.9067
May 0.9587 0.9199 0.9314
June 0.9609 0.9307 0.9404
July 0.9576 0.9275 0.9443
August 0.9561 0.9255 0.9409
September 0.9562 0.9365 0.9441
October 0.9457 0.9041 0.9258
November 0.9331 0.8778 0.9099
December 0.8981 0.8393 0.8727