YEARLY HIGH
5.8602 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.2538 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5517 KRW

2012 GYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 5.8602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5.2538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6063 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6293 to the December average rate of 5.3116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8602 was down 1.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,301 KRW
2011 Average 27,147 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 26,269 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,031.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.7830
5.2687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 5.6274, compared to 5.4760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2918 KRW (High: 5.8592 / Low: 5.5675). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 KRW (High: 5.5938 / Low: 5.5518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2918
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 5.7401) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.2685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4716 (+8.95%).

2012 Avg (June) 5.7401
2011 Avg (June) 5.2685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7491 5.5058 5.6293
February 5.5790 5.5025 5.5358
March 5.6428 5.4823 5.5453
April 5.6609 5.5460 5.6051
May 5.8592 5.5675 5.7088
June 5.8602 5.6121 5.7401
July 5.6693 5.5586 5.6179
August 5.5938 5.5518 5.5786
September 5.5992 5.4478 5.5221
October 5.5094 5.3822 5.4542
November 5.3963 5.3431 5.3718
December 5.3564 5.2538 5.3116