2012 YER to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4023 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.3473 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3706 JPY

2012 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.3473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0551 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3523 to the December average rate of 0.3897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4023 was up 1.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,012 JPY

2011 Average 1,858 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,736 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 275.30 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3935

0.3485

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YER 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 0.3694, compared to 0.3718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0284 JPY (High: 0.3757 / Low: 0.3473). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 JPY (High: 0.3665 / Low: 0.3605).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3897) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+8.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3897

2011 Avg (December) 0.3603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3563	0.3487	0.3523
February	0.3757	0.3473	0.3617
March	0.3894	0.3750	0.3830
April	0.3862	0.3732	0.3782
May	0.3752	0.3663	0.3718
June	0.3746	0.3637	0.3695
July	0.3714	0.3632	0.3674
August	0.3702	0.3638	0.3660
September	0.3665	0.3605	0.3636
October	0.3732	0.3628	0.3675
November	0.3838	0.3692	0.3767
December	0.4023	0.3809	0.3897