2013 VUV to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1056 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9504 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0402 JPY

2013 VUV to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VUV to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1552 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9851 to the December average rate of 1.0782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1056 was up 16.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9490, 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 5,528 JPY

2012 Average 4,373 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,752 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 776.05 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1000

0.9747

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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 1.0405, compared to 1.0399 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) 1.0405

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0802 JPY (High: 1.0987 / Low: 1.0185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 JPY (High: 1.0450 / Low: 1.0191).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0802

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0603 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.0895) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2316 (+27.00%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.0895

2012 Avg (May) 0.8579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0210	0.9504	0.9851
February	1.0433	1.0134	1.0328
March	1.0563	1.0188	1.0359
April	1.0987	1.0185	1.0706
May	1.1056	1.0647	1.0895
June	1.0726	0.9993	1.0292
July	1.0498	1.0171	1.0350
August	1.0294	0.9921	1.0086
September	1.0413	1.0028	1.0302
October	1.0450	1.0191	1.0339
November	1.0809	1.0299	1.0536
December	1.0920	1.0652	1.0782