YEARLY HIGH
1.3055 MNT
YEARLY LOW
1.1096 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2066 MNT

2012 KRW to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.3055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 1.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1959 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2217 to the December average rate of 1.2942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3055 was up 8.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2005, 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 6,527,613 MNT
2011 Average 5,678,867 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 5,548,012 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979,601.25 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3103
1.1171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MNT 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 1.1673, compared to 1.2458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0815 MNT (High: 1.2267 / Low: 1.1452). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 MNT (High: 1.2353 / Low: 1.2211).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0815
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2942) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+8.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2942
2011 Avg (December) 1.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2514 1.1945 1.2217
February 1.2174 1.1681 1.1897
March 1.1851 1.1535 1.1715
April 1.1671 1.1407 1.1533
May 1.1589 1.1109 1.1346
June 1.1621 1.1096 1.1332
July 1.2267 1.1452 1.1705
August 1.2353 1.2211 1.2304
September 1.2619 1.2311 1.2474
October 1.2652 1.2367 1.2510
November 1.2910 1.2724 1.2816
December 1.3055 1.2870 1.2942