2012 TOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.9042 JPY

YEARLY LOW

43.4449 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.9547 JPY

2012 TOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 49.9042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 43.4449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4593 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1980 to the December average rate of 48.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 49.9042 was up 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.0714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 249,521 JPY

2011 Average 227,189 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 217,224 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,296.51 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

49.3768

43.7272

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to JPY 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 46.1787, compared to 45.7308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.9654 JPY (High: 47.6693 / Low: 43.7039). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2448 JPY (High: 44.9744 / Low: 43.7296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.9654

January Spread (Stable) ±1.2448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3708 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 48.1618) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.8270), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3348 (+7.44%).

2012 Avg (December) 48.1618

2011 Avg (December) 44.8270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.9744	43.7296	44.1980
February	48.0554	44.8125	46.4176
March	49.8367	47.3963	48.9060
April	49.1971	46.7828	47.8054
May	47.6693	43.7039	45.4347
June	45.1498	43.4449	44.3105
July	45.0737	43.8181	44.4329
August	45.7063	44.4485	44.9520
September	45.8069	44.2866	44.8709
October	45.9523	44.3965	45.3536
November	47.5825	45.0324	46.6134
December	49.9042	46.7150	48.1618