2012 BBD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 592.5311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 532.2597.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.2714 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 571.3228 to the December average rate of 537.7716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 592.5311 was down 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 598.4734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BBD to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 570.8130, compared to 555.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.2216 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.9549 KRW (High: 592.5311 / Low: 564.5762). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2596 KRW (High: 567.6282 / Low: 563.3686).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 11.0508 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 578.8601) against the same month in 2011 (average: 542.1548), the exchange rate shifted by +36.7054 (+6.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 580.2703 | 560.6183 | 571.3228 |
| February | 566.1114 | 558.0760 | 561.5708 |
| March | 568.8597 | 557.9588 | 563.1243 |
| April | 571.8738 | 561.9475 | 567.7143 |
| May | 592.5311 | 564.5762 | 578.8601 |
| June | 590.5255 | 571.6181 | 582.2858 |
| July | 577.4226 | 565.1277 | 571.2349 |
| August | 567.6282 | 563.3686 | 566.0800 |
| September | 568.1751 | 556.2163 | 561.6559 |
| October | 557.1902 | 545.3112 | 552.9548 |
| November | 546.1328 | 541.2332 | 543.8514 |
| December | 541.8679 | 532.2597 | 537.7716 |