YEARLY HIGH
0.4895 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.4026 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4541 JPY

2013 YER to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0869 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4147 to the December average rate of 0.4818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4895 was up 21.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4023, 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 2,447 JPY
2012 Average 1,853 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,013 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 434.49 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4885
0.4080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.4446, compared to 0.4637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0303 JPY (High: 0.4677 / Low: 0.4374). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 JPY (High: 0.4368 / Low: 0.4282).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4818) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3897), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0921 (+23.63%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4818
2012 Avg (December) 0.3897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4254 0.4026 0.4147
February 0.4368 0.4282 0.4334
March 0.4481 0.4334 0.4411
April 0.4636 0.4338 0.4555
May 0.4790 0.4531 0.4697
June 0.4677 0.4374 0.4532
July 0.4712 0.4553 0.4638
August 0.4608 0.4479 0.4551
September 0.4659 0.4562 0.4611
October 0.4592 0.4504 0.4549
November 0.4762 0.4569 0.4654
December 0.4895 0.4739 0.4818