YEARLY HIGH
6.7350 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.9046 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2302 KRW

2011 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 6.7350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 5.9046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8303 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2974 to the December average rate of 6.4451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.7350 was down 4.24% compared to the 2010 peak of 7.0330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,675 KRW
2010 Average 32,537 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 29,523 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,151.69 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.5357
5.8996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.1946, compared to 6.2657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0712 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.6715 KRW (High: 6.6522 / Low: 5.9807). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0936 KRW (High: 6.0038 / Low: 5.9102).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6715
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 6.4827) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.3174), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1653 (+2.62%).

2011 Avg (October) 6.4827
2010 Avg (October) 6.3174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3562 6.2562 6.2974
February 6.3756 6.2028 6.2850
March 6.3929 6.1669 6.3010
April 6.1428 6.0134 6.0991
May 6.2004 6.0007 6.1012
June 6.1319 6.0069 6.0837
July 6.0038 5.9102 5.9526
August 6.1196 5.9046 6.0506
September 6.6522 5.9807 6.2802
October 6.7350 6.2115 6.4827
November 6.5513 6.2517 6.3832
December 6.5946 6.3404 6.4451