2012 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

172.1000 KRW

YEARLY LOW

152.3534 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.2428 KRW

2012 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 172.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 152.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.7466 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.7426 to the December average rate of 153.9364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 172.1000 was down 0.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 172.7506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 860,500 KRW

2011 Average 794,772 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 761,767 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,733.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

169.3589

152.5343

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 165.3500, compared to 159.1357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.3500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.1357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.3080 KRW (High: 172.1000 / Low: 163.7920). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3622 KRW (High: 156.2694 / Low: 154.9072).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.3080

November Spread (Stable) ±1.3622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.1572 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 167.6189) against the same month in 2011 (average: 155.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4513 (+8.02%).

2012 Avg (May) 167.6189

2011 Avg (May) 155.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.5286	162.5466	165.7426
February	164.0555	161.7881	162.8757
March	165.1223	161.5066	163.1789
April	166.1123	163.2505	164.7271
May	172.1000	163.7920	167.6189
June	171.4604	164.2585	167.9568
July	165.4164	162.0940	163.7996
August	162.9584	161.0449	162.1607
September	163.0466	159.1634	160.9926
October	160.0159	155.7950	158.2949
November	156.2694	154.9072	155.6299
December	155.1088	152.3534	153.9364