YEARLY HIGH
22.9739 KRW
YEARLY LOW
19.3797 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1399 KRW

2012 INR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 22.9739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 19.3797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5942 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3342 to the December average rate of 19.6796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.9739 was down 8.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.1903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,743,482 KRW
2011 Average 5,947,540 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,844,931 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 898,551.23 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.1435
19.3647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 21.9376, compared to 20.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.2713 KRW (High: 21.5008 / Low: 20.2294). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2358 KRW (High: 20.4933 / Low: 20.2575).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2713
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9976 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 22.8286) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.5959), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7672 (-7.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 22.8286
2011 Avg (February) 24.5959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7292 21.5835 22.3342
February 22.9739 22.6363 22.8286
March 22.6220 22.1097 22.3756
April 22.3989 21.4416 21.9643
May 21.5117 20.9708 21.3039
June 21.2670 20.2669 20.8189
July 20.8786 20.3226 20.6301
August 20.4933 20.2575 20.3920
September 21.1275 20.3309 20.6521
October 21.5008 20.2294 20.8487
November 20.3045 19.5214 19.8511
December 19.9704 19.3797 19.6796