2012 GBP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 1858.8960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1721.3418.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.5542 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1772.2439 to the December average rate of 1735.1874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1858.8960 was up 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1846.0719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1799.9865, compared to 1769.9936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.9929 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 55.2176 KRW (High: 1811.2017 / Low: 1755.9841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.3008 KRW (High: 1820.4687 / Low: 1797.1679).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 41.8878 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1842.7924) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1772.7346), the exchange rate shifted by +70.0578 (+3.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1798.5983 | 1755.9307 | 1772.2439 |
| February | 1791.5447 | 1763.0449 | 1775.3921 |
| March | 1811.2017 | 1755.9841 | 1782.2719 |
| April | 1841.8571 | 1790.7932 | 1817.5307 |
| May | 1858.8960 | 1822.5015 | 1842.7924 |
| June | 1819.6264 | 1789.6819 | 1809.6881 |
| July | 1795.6060 | 1762.7002 | 1782.1617 |
| August | 1798.6269 | 1755.9841 | 1779.3183 |
| September | 1820.4687 | 1797.1679 | 1809.3234 |
| October | 1797.9864 | 1755.0566 | 1777.9293 |
| November | 1760.7026 | 1721.4906 | 1736.0416 |
| December | 1747.9909 | 1721.3418 | 1735.1874 |