2013 XDR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.3555 JPY

YEARLY LOW

133.1937 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.3692 JPY

2013 XDR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 162.3555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 133.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1618 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.8779 to the December average rate of 159.3728, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 162.3555 was up 22.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 133.0429, 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 811,777 JPY

2012 Average 611,353 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 665,968 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,809.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

161.6223

134.6284

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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 144.6337, compared to 152.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.6337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 10.1590 JPY (High: 150.0837 / Low: 139.9247). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6941 JPY (High: 151.6468 / Low: 148.9527).

April Spread (Volatile) ±10.1590

October Spread (Stable) ±2.6941

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 3.6480 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 159.3728) against the same month in 2012 (average: 128.8964), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4764 (+23.64%).

2013 Avg (December) 159.3728

2012 Avg (December) 128.8964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	141.0197	133.1937	136.8779
February	143.5382	139.4902	142.1257
March	144.8253	140.3866	142.5263
April	150.0837	139.9247	147.3493
May	153.2865	147.5252	151.2855
June	150.7724	143.8547	147.6375
July	151.2717	148.2342	149.8785
August	150.1631	146.6461	148.6170
September	152.2103	148.8974	150.9884
October	151.6468	148.9527	150.6043
November	157.2066	150.4075	153.1672
December	162.3555	156.5715	159.3728