YEARLY HIGH
28.7586 KRW
YEARLY LOW
25.1939 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.0278 KRW

2012 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 28.7586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 25.1939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5648 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2398 to the December average rate of 25.5194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.7586 was down 1.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.3017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 143,793 KRW
2011 Average 136,387 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 125,969 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,823.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.5118
25.2474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 27.6639, compared to 26.3918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3419 KRW (High: 28.2281 / Low: 26.8862). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2250 KRW (High: 25.9164 / Low: 25.6913).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3419
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 28.2398) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.7993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4405 (+1.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 28.2398
2011 Avg (January) 27.7993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.7586 27.6358 28.2398
February 27.9227 27.5169 27.7302
March 27.7253 27.0527 27.3685
April 27.9007 26.8950 27.4361
May 28.2281 26.8862 27.5545
June 28.1246 27.0257 27.6541
July 27.4826 26.8486 27.1447
August 27.0784 26.6844 26.9315
September 27.1049 26.3451 26.7064
October 26.4854 25.8261 26.2384
November 25.9164 25.6913 25.8103
December 25.7197 25.1939 25.5194