YEARLY HIGH
0.0787 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0721 JPY

2011 KRW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KRW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0738 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0787 was down 7.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0852, 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 393,313 JPY
2010 Average 379,773 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 320,798 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,515.17 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0778
0.0655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JPY 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 0.0744, compared to 0.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0079 JPY (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0645). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 JPY (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0737).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0768) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-8.35%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0768
2010 Avg (April) 0.0838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0747 0.0724 0.0738
February 0.0750 0.0722 0.0739
March 0.0756 0.0696 0.0730
April 0.0787 0.0754 0.0768
May 0.0763 0.0738 0.0748
June 0.0754 0.0737 0.0744
July 0.0767 0.0732 0.0750
August 0.0744 0.0703 0.0716
September 0.0724 0.0645 0.0690
October 0.0703 0.0642 0.0666
November 0.0703 0.0667 0.0683
December 0.0691 0.0664 0.0678