YEARLY HIGH
0.0867 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0734 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0785 JMD

2012 KRW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0754 to the December average rate of 0.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0867 was up 6.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0815, 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 433,611 JMD
2011 Average 388,170 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 367,170 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,440.50 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0865
0.0742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JMD 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 0.0760, compared to 0.0810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0034 JMD (High: 0.0769 / Low: 0.0734). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 JMD (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0783).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+13.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0855
2011 Avg (December) 0.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0769 0.0741 0.0754
February 0.0773 0.0762 0.0769
March 0.0778 0.0761 0.0769
April 0.0770 0.0758 0.0763
May 0.0769 0.0734 0.0752
June 0.0769 0.0742 0.0754
July 0.0787 0.0765 0.0775
August 0.0792 0.0783 0.0787
September 0.0805 0.0784 0.0795
October 0.0831 0.0801 0.0813
November 0.0842 0.0830 0.0834
December 0.0867 0.0842 0.0855