YEARLY HIGH
17.9575 STD
YEARLY LOW
15.9199 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9930 STD

2012 KRW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 17.9575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.9199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0375 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6157 to the December average rate of 17.4170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.9575 was up 6.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.9282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,787,485 STD
2011 Average 79,663,800 STD
Yearly Trough Low 79,599,737 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,187,747.70 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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KRW to STD 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 16.4930, compared to 17.4930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.9557 STD (High: 17.0062 / Low: 16.0505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2901 STD (High: 17.5968 / Low: 17.3068).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą0.9557
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.2901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 17.7830) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.9840), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7990 (+11.25%).

2012 Avg (August) 17.7830
2011 Avg (August) 15.9840

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Month High Low Average
January 16.8241 15.9199 16.6157
February 16.7561 16.2525 16.5188
March 16.8505 16.1511 16.4936
April 16.6164 16.1785 16.4203
May 16.5727 15.9501 16.3612
June 17.0062 16.0505 16.5485
July 17.7957 17.0173 17.3485
August 17.9575 17.6411 17.7830
September 17.9370 17.0626 17.4701
October 17.6315 17.1588 17.3718
November 17.7516 17.3056 17.5677
December 17.5968 17.3068 17.4170