YEARLY HIGH
0.1435 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1242 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1350 KRW

2012 BYR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1361 to the December average rate of 0.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1435 was down 61.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 717 KRW
2011 Average 1,424 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 621 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.43 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1433
0.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.1389, compared to 0.1311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0068 KRW (High: 0.1396 / Low: 0.1329). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KRW (High: 0.1361 / Low: 0.1344).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1417) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1964 (-58.10%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1417
2011 Avg (May) 0.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1384 0.1341 0.1361
February 0.1396 0.1329 0.1358
March 0.1416 0.1364 0.1389
April 0.1424 0.1387 0.1409
May 0.1435 0.1395 0.1417
June 0.1420 0.1370 0.1400
July 0.1376 0.1351 0.1365
August 0.1361 0.1344 0.1355
September 0.1345 0.1306 0.1328
October 0.1309 0.1275 0.1293
November 0.1278 0.1260 0.1269
December 0.1265 0.1242 0.1253