2011 KRW to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5581 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1.3576 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4589 SOS

2011 KRW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KRW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1.3576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2005 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4312 to the December average rate of 1.4129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5581 was up 7.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4541, 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 7,790,339 SOS

2010 Average 6,741,604 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 6,788,068 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,002,270.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5511

1.3959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SOS 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 1.4563, compared to 1.4616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4563

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1632 SOS (High: 1.5336 / Low: 1.3704). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 SOS (High: 1.4426 / Low: 1.4202).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1632

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 1.5194) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1595 (+11.73%).

2011 Avg (August) 1.5194

2010 Avg (August) 1.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4426	1.4202	1.4312
February	1.4514	1.4165	1.4339
March	1.4599	1.4116	1.4312
April	1.4969	1.4657	1.4764
May	1.5003	1.4475	1.4745
June	1.5085	1.4728	1.4906
July	1.5566	1.4991	1.5382
August	1.5581	1.5003	1.5194
September	1.5336	1.3704	1.4590
October	1.4650	1.3576	1.4088
November	1.4626	1.3915	1.4313
December	1.4425	1.3865	1.4129