YEARLY HIGH
0.8677 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.7709 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8172 CDF

2012 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.7709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0968 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7980 to the December average rate of 0.8605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8677 was down 0.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8748, 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 4,338,651 CDF
2011 Average 4,119,033 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,854,426 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 484,224.91 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8679
0.7798
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CDF 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 0.8019, compared to 0.8325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0446 CDF (High: 0.8263 / Low: 0.7817). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 CDF (High: 0.8203 / Low: 0.8134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.8605) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7879), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0726 (+9.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.8605
2011 Avg (December) 0.7879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8263 0.7817 0.7980
February 0.8262 0.8039 0.8151
March 0.8229 0.7998 0.8136
April 0.8226 0.7976 0.8066
May 0.8103 0.7709 0.7912
June 0.8025 0.7743 0.7871
July 0.8179 0.7997 0.8070
August 0.8203 0.8134 0.8164
September 0.8303 0.8147 0.8227
October 0.8493 0.8291 0.8364
November 0.8614 0.8463 0.8517
December 0.8677 0.8540 0.8605