YEARLY HIGH
0.0353 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0331 PEN

2012 JPY to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0350 to the December average rate of 0.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0353 was down 2.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0363, 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 17,671 PEN
2011 Average 17,293 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 14,752 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,919.72 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0354
0.0302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PEN 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 0.0336, compared to 0.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0023 PEN (High: 0.0353 / Low: 0.0330). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PEN (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0331).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0342) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0342
2011 Avg (February) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0353 0.0345 0.0350
February 0.0353 0.0330 0.0342
March 0.0331 0.0319 0.0324
April 0.0330 0.0322 0.0327
May 0.0345 0.0329 0.0335
June 0.0347 0.0329 0.0337
July 0.0338 0.0331 0.0334
August 0.0337 0.0329 0.0333
September 0.0336 0.0331 0.0333
October 0.0333 0.0323 0.0328
November 0.0329 0.0313 0.0321
December 0.0315 0.0295 0.0306