2012 GIP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 1858.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1711.3363.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 147.1039 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1772.3742 to the December average rate of 1726.9513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1858.4402 was up 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1845.3836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP 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 1799.8936, compared to 1772.2707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.6228 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 54.5691 KRW (High: 1811.9754 / Low: 1757.4063). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.2012 KRW (High: 1751.2793 / Low: 1728.0781).
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 35.1785 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1842.9340) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1773.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +69.8274 (+3.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1797.8757 | 1755.8926 | 1772.3742 |
| February | 1798.2266 | 1762.6742 | 1775.9719 |
| March | 1811.9754 | 1757.4063 | 1782.3250 |
| April | 1841.3306 | 1791.1648 | 1817.2069 |
| May | 1858.4402 | 1823.8820 | 1842.9340 |
| June | 1820.2430 | 1787.1081 | 1808.5495 |
| July | 1814.7947 | 1775.5690 | 1800.5846 |
| August | 1805.9553 | 1775.9321 | 1794.1173 |
| September | 1812.9814 | 1786.6240 | 1802.2724 |
| October | 1789.3853 | 1749.7231 | 1772.4387 |
| November | 1751.2793 | 1728.0781 | 1737.2601 |
| December | 1738.4418 | 1711.3363 | 1726.9513 |