2012 VUV to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9490 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.8177 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8746 JPY

2012 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.9490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.8177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1313 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8354 to the December average rate of 0.9213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9490 was up 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,745 JPY

2011 Average 4,377 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,088 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 656.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9333

0.8265

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.8745, compared to 0.8747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0735 JPY (High: 0.9148 / Low: 0.8413). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 JPY (High: 0.8745 / Low: 0.8504).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0735

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.9213) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0817 (+9.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.9213

2011 Avg (December) 0.8396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8582	0.8238	0.8354
February	0.9148	0.8413	0.8823
March	0.9383	0.9110	0.9244
April	0.9308	0.8817	0.9010
May	0.8872	0.8177	0.8579
June	0.8699	0.8188	0.8460
July	0.8822	0.8378	0.8647
August	0.8697	0.8446	0.8588
September	0.8775	0.8447	0.8581
October	0.8745	0.8504	0.8631
November	0.9017	0.8558	0.8825
December	0.9490	0.8978	0.9213