YEARLY HIGH
25.4553 KRW
YEARLY LOW
22.4576 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.1296 KRW

2012 KGS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 25.4553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 22.4576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9977 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4811 to the December average rate of 22.6920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.4553 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 26.5381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127,276 KRW
2011 Average 120,113 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 112,288 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,988.31 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

25.4033
22.4455
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 24.3648, compared to 23.8944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.8944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.7733 KRW (High: 25.4311 / Low: 23.6579). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2672 KRW (High: 23.1529 / Low: 22.8857).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7733
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2672

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 25.1568) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.0879), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0690 (+4.44%).

2012 Avg (August) 25.1568
2011 Avg (August) 24.0879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9931 24.0061 24.4811
February 24.3042 23.8133 24.0103
March 24.4415 23.8811 24.1365
April 24.4609 24.1066 24.2682
May 25.1379 24.0736 24.6008
June 25.1506 24.2237 24.6920
July 25.4343 24.0015 24.4959
August 25.4553 24.9537 25.1568
September 25.4311 23.6579 24.5209
October 23.6673 23.1381 23.4877
November 23.1529 22.8857 23.0132
December 22.9109 22.4576 22.6920