YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0408 PLN

2012 JPY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0441 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0458 was up 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0450, 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 22,901 PLN
2011 Average 18,652 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 17,860 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,041.36 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0447
0.0366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to PLN 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 0.0411, compared to 0.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0059 PLN (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 PLN (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0394).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0441) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0353), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0088 (+24.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0441
2011 Avg (January) 0.0353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0458 0.0417 0.0441
February 0.0421 0.0380 0.0403
March 0.0391 0.0373 0.0379
April 0.0399 0.0375 0.0390
May 0.0451 0.0393 0.0420
June 0.0458 0.0421 0.0433
July 0.0446 0.0419 0.0431
August 0.0428 0.0412 0.0419
September 0.0426 0.0395 0.0410
October 0.0409 0.0394 0.0401
November 0.0414 0.0383 0.0398
December 0.0387 0.0357 0.0373