YEARLY HIGH
67.2128 KRW
YEARLY LOW
58.3232 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.4365 KRW

2012 ETB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 67.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 58.3232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8896 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.0237 to the December average rate of 58.9875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 67.2128 was down 24.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 88.8364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 336,064 KRW
2011 Average 353,429 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 291,616 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,447.80 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

66.7273
58.2839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 65.3176, compared to 61.5554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.3176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.5554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.7807 KRW (High: 67.2128 / Low: 64.4320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6621 KRW (High: 60.1615 / Low: 59.4993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7807
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8840 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 65.8269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 64.4066), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4203 (+2.21%).

2012 Avg (May) 65.8269
2011 Avg (May) 64.4066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.1499 64.6591 66.0237
February 65.2407 64.2630 64.6904
March 65.2815 64.0512 64.5809
April 65.5313 64.4480 65.0028
May 67.2128 64.4320 65.8269
June 66.9367 64.3075 65.7809
July 64.6624 63.1136 63.8968
August 63.4019 62.5785 63.0475
September 63.2936 61.5097 62.3661
October 61.7925 60.0662 61.1339
November 60.1615 59.4993 59.9007
December 59.5444 58.3232 58.9875