2012 XDR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

133.0429 JPY

YEARLY LOW

117.1939 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

122.2688 JPY

2012 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 133.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 117.1939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8490 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.1203 to the December average rate of 128.8964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 133.0429 was down 1.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 135.1092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 665,214 JPY

2011 Average 629,223 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 585,969 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,245.02 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

129.9740

117.0427

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 122.4275, compared to 122.1101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.4275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.1101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 7.6558 JPY (High: 125.6862 / Low: 118.0303). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2081 JPY (High: 120.0734 / Low: 117.8653).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.6558

August Spread (Stable) ±2.2081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4873 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 128.8964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 120.3065), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5899 (+7.14%).

2012 Avg (December) 128.8964

2011 Avg (December) 120.3065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.8463	117.3283	118.1203
February	125.6862	118.0303	121.6587
March	128.8468	124.6939	127.1418
April	128.3847	123.7888	125.5033
May	124.2893	118.5403	122.0159
June	122.4600	117.7767	120.1250
July	121.1622	117.1939	119.0507
August	120.0734	117.8653	119.0103
September	121.7657	119.1745	120.1522
October	123.1971	120.0634	121.6874
November	126.5762	121.1825	123.8636
December	133.0429	126.0974	128.8964