YEARLY HIGH
0.0516 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0435 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0474 INR

2012 KRW to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0448 to the December average rate of 0.0508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0516 was up 10.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0465, 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 258,002 INR
2011 Average 210,488 INR
Yearly Trough Low 217,638 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,363.61 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0515
0.0431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to INR 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 0.0456, compared to 0.0492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0029 INR (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0465). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 INR (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0488).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0508) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+11.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0508
2011 Avg (December) 0.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0463 0.0440 0.0448
February 0.0442 0.0435 0.0438
March 0.0452 0.0442 0.0447
April 0.0466 0.0446 0.0455
May 0.0477 0.0465 0.0469
June 0.0493 0.0470 0.0480
July 0.0492 0.0479 0.0485
August 0.0494 0.0488 0.0490
September 0.0492 0.0473 0.0484
October 0.0494 0.0465 0.0480
November 0.0512 0.0493 0.0504
December 0.0516 0.0501 0.0508