YEARLY HIGH
6.6098 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.9814 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3177 KRW

2012 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 6.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.9814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6284 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4078 to the December average rate of 6.0504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.6098 was down 1.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7350, 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 33,049 KRW
2011 Average 31,150 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 29,907 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,142.15 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5557
6.0044
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 6.3893, compared to 6.2461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3123 KRW (High: 6.6081 / Low: 6.2958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0671 KRW (High: 6.1485 / Low: 6.0814).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3123
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0671

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 0.1119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 6.5098) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0837), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4261 (+7.00%).

2012 Avg (June) 6.5098
2011 Avg (June) 6.0837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5151 6.2791 6.4078
February 6.3569 6.2404 6.2959
March 6.3705 6.2266 6.3038
April 6.3950 6.2926 6.3481
May 6.6081 6.2958 6.4706
June 6.6098 6.3748 6.5098
July 6.4829 6.3617 6.4213
August 6.3978 6.3268 6.3616
September 6.3851 6.2492 6.3100
October 6.2696 6.1291 6.2177
November 6.1485 6.0814 6.1155
December 6.1027 5.9814 6.0504