YEARLY HIGH
0.2019 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.1809 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1914 YER

2012 KRW to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.1809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1912 to the December average rate of 0.1999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2019 was down 1.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2047, 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 1,009,710 YER
2011 Average 969,282 YER
Yearly Trough Low 904,706 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,003.70 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2015
0.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to YER 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 0.1891, compared to 0.1936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0092 YER (High: 0.1901 / Low: 0.1809). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 YER (High: 0.1908 / Low: 0.1893).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1999) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+6.27%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1999
2011 Avg (December) 0.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1956 0.1889 0.1912
February 0.1962 0.1893 0.1934
March 0.1938 0.1888 0.1913
April 0.1914 0.1885 0.1894
May 0.1901 0.1809 0.1852
June 0.1875 0.1817 0.1842
July 0.1903 0.1862 0.1882
August 0.1908 0.1893 0.1899
September 0.1933 0.1892 0.1914
October 0.1969 0.1929 0.1944
November 0.1987 0.1968 0.1977
December 0.2019 0.1984 0.1999