YEARLY HIGH
62.1744 KRW
YEARLY LOW
53.5020 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.3509 KRW

2012 HNL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 62.1744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 53.5020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6724 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.0015 to the December average rate of 54.2079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 62.1744 was down 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.2818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310,872 KRW
2011 Average 292,802 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 267,510 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,361.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

61.8062
53.5171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 59.9060, compared to 56.7958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.9060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.9444 KRW (High: 62.1744 / Low: 59.2300). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6192 KRW (High: 55.3065 / Low: 54.6873).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.9444
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6192

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 60.7378) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.3196), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4182 (+5.96%).

2012 Avg (May) 60.7378
2011 Avg (May) 57.3196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.0653 58.8313 60.0015
February 59.3802 58.5717 58.9232
March 59.6683 58.5173 59.0754
April 60.0331 58.9849 59.5825
May 62.1744 59.2300 60.7378
June 61.9714 59.9548 61.1155
July 60.6410 58.3351 59.9076
August 59.4227 57.7621 58.1899
September 58.2040 56.5109 57.3012
October 56.7917 55.2780 56.1707
November 55.3065 54.6873 54.9975
December 54.7573 53.5020 54.2079