2012 AFN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.4360 KRW

YEARLY LOW

20.4277 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.0077 KRW

2012 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 25.4360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 20.4277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0083 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.7720 to the December average rate of 20.8941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.4360 was down 6.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.2878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,180 KRW

2011 Average 125,237 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 102,139 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,041.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

25.1667

20.4300

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KRW 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 23.8308, compared to 22.1846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6462 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.1846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.6437 KRW (High: 23.5411 / Low: 21.8973). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2693 KRW (High: 23.5240 / Low: 23.2547).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6437

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2693

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.4401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 24.7720) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2405 (-4.77%).

2012 Avg (January) 24.7720

2011 Avg (January) 26.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.4360	24.2145	24.7720
February	24.2964	22.7649	23.3318
March	23.5710	22.7688	23.2874
April	23.6797	23.2858	23.5123
May	24.5200	23.3569	23.9609
June	24.4592	23.6789	24.1204
July	23.9521	23.4416	23.6490
August	23.5240	23.2547	23.4129
September	23.5411	21.8973	22.8204
October	21.9048	21.0873	21.5064
November	21.1348	20.4277	20.8248
December	21.2905	20.6683	20.8941