YEARLY HIGH
1.2230 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.0538 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1447 VUV

2012 JPY to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 1.2230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1693 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1972 to the December average rate of 1.0857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2230 was down 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2245, 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 611,503 VUV
2011 Average 571,731 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 526,877 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,626.86 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2087
1.0703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to VUV 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 1.1453, compared to 1.1441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0959 VUV (High: 1.2230 / Low: 1.1271). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 VUV (High: 1.0977 / Low: 1.0657).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0959
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

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 0.0632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.1662) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+5.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.1662
2011 Avg (May) 1.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2138 1.1652 1.1972
February 1.1886 1.0931 1.1340
March 1.0977 1.0657 1.0819
April 1.1342 1.0744 1.1101
May 1.2230 1.1271 1.1662
June 1.2213 1.1495 1.1823
July 1.1936 1.1335 1.1566
August 1.1840 1.1498 1.1645
September 1.1839 1.1396 1.1655
October 1.1759 1.1435 1.1587
November 1.1685 1.1090 1.1334
December 1.1139 1.0538 1.0857