YEARLY HIGH
269.4935 KRW
YEARLY LOW
216.5828 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
248.2992 KRW

2012 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 269.4935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 216.5828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.9108 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.5845 to the December average rate of 220.4819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 269.4935 was down 5.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 284.7708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,347,468 KRW
2011 Average 1,341,921 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,082,914 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 264,553.85 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

268.9947
216.0716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 260.0705, compared to 236.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.5426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.5279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 10.9554 KRW (High: 269.4935 / Low: 258.5381). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8836 KRW (High: 247.6013 / Low: 244.7178).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.9554
August Spread (Stable) ±2.8836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.7779 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 264.5845) against the same month in 2011 (average: 281.2425), the exchange rate shifted by -16.6580 (-5.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 264.5845
2011 Avg (January) 281.2425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.4935 258.5381 264.5845
February 260.2149 256.6072 258.4057
March 260.3361 256.4762 258.6244
April 261.0394 256.0235 258.4012
May 265.2244 255.6641 260.4114
June 264.2883 253.5012 259.9960
July 254.3357 246.8746 251.2181
August 247.6013 244.7178 245.8341
September 244.4609 236.8466 240.6323
October 237.0398 228.8603 234.0823
November 229.0170 224.0122 226.9189
December 223.9289 216.5828 220.4819