YEARLY HIGH
645.0488 KRW
YEARLY LOW
594.8547 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
625.6532 KRW

2012 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 645.0488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 594.8547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.1941 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 620.6729 to the December average rate of 601.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 645.0488 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 727.4090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,252,438 KRW
2011 Average 33,091,869 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 29,742,733 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,509,705.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

644.0665
597.8604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 633.6824, compared to 617.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 633.6824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 617.6241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 24.2976 KRW (High: 634.0938 / Low: 609.7962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0258 KRW (High: 627.4389 / Low: 619.4131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.2976
September Spread (Stable) ±8.0258

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.9761 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 640.2160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 688.4444), the exchange rate shifted by -48.2283 (-7.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 640.2160
2011 Avg (May) 688.4444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 634.0938 609.7962 620.6729
February 644.2546 633.4940 638.1887
March 637.5207 619.1125 629.3737
April 643.9995 629.3543 635.3153
May 645.0488 634.7976 640.2160
June 642.4453 630.8130 638.3274
July 634.9309 625.7197 630.2417
August 636.9969 620.8578 630.4436
September 627.4389 619.4131 623.4755
October 621.1440 606.9440 613.4993
November 613.7522 600.7596 606.3734
December 607.1673 594.8547 601.7109