2012 KPW to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.5529 STD

YEARLY LOW

20.3278 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.2589 STD

2012 KPW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 22.5529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 20.3278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2252 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0939 to the December average rate of 20.8142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.5529 was down 83.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 134.3423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 112,765 STD

2011 Average 603,139 STD

Yearly Trough Low 101,639 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,125.89 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.5457

20.4383

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to STD 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 20.9194, compared to 21.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.9194

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.2931 STD (High: 22.4974 / Low: 21.2043). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3031 STD (High: 22.5529 / Low: 22.2499).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2931

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5636 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 22.3701) against the same month in 2011 (average: 132.7018), the exchange rate shifted by -110.3317 (-83.14%).

2012 Avg (August) 22.3701

2011 Avg (August) 132.7018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4750	20.4550	21.0939
February	20.8805	20.3278	20.6139
March	21.0511	20.3680	20.6386
April	20.9242	20.4171	20.7155
May	21.5088	20.5096	21.0439
June	21.8589	20.8808	21.4106
July	22.3939	21.6023	22.0221
August	22.5529	22.2499	22.3701
September	22.4974	21.2043	21.8065
October	21.8009	21.0439	21.3463
November	21.4457	20.8733	21.2316
December	21.0733	20.6356	20.8142