2012 CDF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2972 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.1524 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2246 KRW

2012 CDF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1448 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2535 to the December average rate of 1.1621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2972 was down 0.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,486 KRW

2011 Average 6,075 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,762 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 723.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2815

1.1512

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.2474, compared to 1.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0691 KRW (High: 1.2793 / Low: 1.2102). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 KRW (High: 1.2295 / Low: 1.2191).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0691

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.2643) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1874), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0769 (+6.48%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.2643

2011 Avg (May) 1.1874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2793	1.2102	1.2535
February	1.2440	1.2103	1.2269
March	1.2504	1.2153	1.2292
April	1.2537	1.2156	1.2398
May	1.2972	1.2341	1.2643
June	1.2915	1.2462	1.2706
July	1.2505	1.2226	1.2392
August	1.2295	1.2191	1.2249
September	1.2275	1.2044	1.2155
October	1.2061	1.1775	1.1957
November	1.1815	1.1609	1.1741
December	1.1709	1.1524	1.1621