YEARLY HIGH
0.0687 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0621 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0655 LRD

2012 KRW to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.0687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0636 to the December average rate of 0.0680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0687 was down 1.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0694, 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 343,270 LRD
2011 Average 325,679 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 310,255 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,015.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0684
0.0632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to LRD 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 0.0645, compared to 0.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 LRD (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0621). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0675).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0680) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+8.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0680
2011 Avg (December) 0.0628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0657 0.0621 0.0636
February 0.0660 0.0644 0.0652
March 0.0662 0.0641 0.0652
April 0.0657 0.0640 0.0649
May 0.0657 0.0624 0.0641
June 0.0649 0.0628 0.0640
July 0.0661 0.0648 0.0653
August 0.0664 0.0648 0.0654
September 0.0666 0.0651 0.0657
October 0.0671 0.0651 0.0661
November 0.0684 0.0666 0.0677
December 0.0687 0.0675 0.0680