2012 USD to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 USD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the USD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 86.4845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 76.1336.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3509 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.9564 to the December average rate of 83.7876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 86.4845 was up 1.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 85.2939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
USD to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 79.7206, compared to 79.9434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2228 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 4.8294 JPY (High: 80.9630 / Low: 76.1336). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2904 JPY (High: 78.8125 / Low: 77.5221).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.6286 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 83.7876) against the same month in 2011 (average: 77.8086), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9790 (+7.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.9457 | 76.3095 | 76.9564 |
| February | 80.9630 | 76.1336 | 78.5525 |
| March | 83.6965 | 80.9163 | 82.5059 |
| April | 82.9636 | 79.9210 | 81.3307 |
| May | 80.3574 | 78.4928 | 79.7021 |
| June | 80.3964 | 78.0537 | 79.2761 |
| July | 79.8612 | 78.1365 | 79.0057 |
| August | 79.5502 | 78.2438 | 78.7030 |
| September | 78.8125 | 77.5221 | 78.1785 |
| October | 80.1705 | 77.9992 | 78.9968 |
| November | 82.5213 | 79.3988 | 80.9886 |
| December | 86.4845 | 81.9069 | 83.7876 |