YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 GMD

2012 KRW to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0260 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0313 was up 15.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0271, 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 156,596 GMD
2011 Average 127,280 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 123,660 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,935.03 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0307
0.0255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to GMD 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0038 GMD (High: 0.0312 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GMD (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0290).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0303) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+20.10%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0303
2011 Avg (October) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0247 0.0260
February 0.0275 0.0262 0.0270
March 0.0276 0.0263 0.0271
April 0.0266 0.0256 0.0261
May 0.0268 0.0256 0.0262
June 0.0273 0.0255 0.0265
July 0.0280 0.0271 0.0275
August 0.0296 0.0277 0.0281
September 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
October 0.0313 0.0295 0.0303
November 0.0312 0.0274 0.0285
December 0.0306 0.0278 0.0289