YEARLY HIGH
0.3565 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.3243 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3403 KMF

2012 KRW to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.3565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.3243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3337 to the December average rate of 0.3490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3565 was up 4.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3407, 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 1,782,374 KMF
2011 Average 1,597,673 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,621,570 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,804.25 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3548
0.3268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KMF 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 0.3323, compared to 0.3484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0189 KMF (High: 0.3553 / Low: 0.3364). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 KMF (High: 0.3527 / Low: 0.3465).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.3525) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+10.10%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.3525
2011 Avg (November) 0.3202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3372 0.3278 0.3337
February 0.3355 0.3254 0.3312
March 0.3348 0.3243 0.3307
April 0.3331 0.3249 0.3292
May 0.3367 0.3294 0.3319
June 0.3422 0.3341 0.3371
July 0.3553 0.3364 0.3504
August 0.3564 0.3493 0.3521
September 0.3501 0.3363 0.3435
October 0.3485 0.3401 0.3429
November 0.3565 0.3484 0.3525
December 0.3527 0.3465 0.3490