YEARLY HIGH
8.0510 BYR
YEARLY LOW
6.9689 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4211 BYR

2012 KRW to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 6.9689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0821 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3474 to the December average rate of 7.9842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.0510 was up 3.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.7704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,254,889 BYR
2011 Average 19,519,263 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 34,844,473 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,410,415.85 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.0766
6.9670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BYR 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 7.2033, compared to 7.6388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.3642 BYR (High: 7.5265 / Low: 7.1623). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0948 BYR (High: 7.4407 / Low: 7.3459).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3642
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0948

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1628 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.9842) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.4055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5786 (+7.81%).

2012 Avg (December) 7.9842
2011 Avg (December) 7.4055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4560 7.2233 7.3474
February 7.5265 7.1623 7.3659
March 7.3320 7.0633 7.2031
April 7.2110 7.0239 7.0994
May 7.1667 6.9689 7.0595
June 7.2984 7.0436 7.1448
July 7.4022 7.2680 7.3265
August 7.4407 7.3459 7.3783
September 7.6583 7.4343 7.5309
October 7.8416 7.6383 7.7355
November 7.9347 7.8257 7.8772
December 8.0510 7.9041 7.9842