YEARLY HIGH
1.4130 LBP
YEARLY LOW
1.2704 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3371 LBP

2012 KRW to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1426 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3185 to the December average rate of 1.4001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4130 was down 1.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4391, 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 7,065,192 LBP
2011 Average 6,808,653 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 6,351,987 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 713,205.41 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4108
1.2822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LBP 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 1.3194, compared to 1.3547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0629 LBP (High: 1.3333 / Low: 1.2704). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 LBP (High: 1.3899 / Low: 1.3781).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.4001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0879 (+6.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.4001
2011 Avg (December) 1.3122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3436 1.2981 1.3185
February 1.3491 1.3297 1.3406
March 1.3491 1.3241 1.3372
April 1.3404 1.3163 1.3264
May 1.3333 1.2704 1.3009
June 1.3167 1.2747 1.2929
July 1.3313 1.3024 1.3171
August 1.3399 1.3237 1.3292
September 1.3547 1.3220 1.3392
October 1.3793 1.3488 1.3594
November 1.3899 1.3781 1.3834
December 1.4130 1.3877 1.4001