YEARLY HIGH
0.0083 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 ZAR

2012 KRW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0070 to the December average rate of 0.0080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0083 was up 12.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0074, 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 41,378 ZAR
2011 Average 32,746 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 33,433 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,944.91 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0082
0.0066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ZAR 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 ZAR (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ZAR (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0067).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0081) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+12.70%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0081
2011 Avg (November) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0071 0.0069 0.0070
February 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
March 0.0068 0.0067 0.0068
April 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
May 0.0072 0.0068 0.0070
June 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
July 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
September 0.0075 0.0072 0.0074
October 0.0080 0.0075 0.0078
November 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
December 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080