YEARLY HIGH
2.3618 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.0838 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2402 KRW

2012 CRC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 2.3618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2780 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2512 to the December average rate of 2.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3618 was up 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.3604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,809 KRW
2011 Average 11,033 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,419 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3468
2.1282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 2.2581, compared to 2.2224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1303 KRW (High: 2.3618 / Low: 2.2315). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 KRW (High: 2.1868 / Low: 2.1658).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1303
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.2980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1137 (+5.21%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.2980
2011 Avg (May) 2.1842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3011 2.1959 2.2512
February 2.2239 2.1767 2.2033
March 2.2547 2.1766 2.2167
April 2.2782 2.2163 2.2504
May 2.3618 2.2315 2.2980
June 2.3557 2.2884 2.3286
July 2.3042 2.2549 2.2823
August 2.2772 2.2471 2.2660
September 2.2788 2.2232 2.2494
October 2.2350 2.1805 2.2136
November 2.1868 2.1658 2.1769
December 2.1695 2.0838 2.1464