2012 KWD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4228.1674 KRW

YEARLY LOW

3783.1009 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

4021.1776 KRW

2012 KWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 4228.1674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3783.1009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 445.0665 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4099.3004 to the December average rate of 3822.1040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4228.1674 was down 2.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 4320.6555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 21,140,837 KRW

2011 Average 20,027,820 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 18,915,504 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,225,332.50 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4189.5147

3788.7030

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KRW 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 4095.7697, compared to 3946.5856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 149.1841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4095.7697

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3946.5856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 165.8395 KRW (High: 4228.1674 / Low: 4062.3278). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.5074 KRW (High: 4024.6756 / Low: 3988.1681).

May Spread (Volatile) ±165.8395

August Spread (Stable) ±36.5074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 98.0063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -98.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 4147.4038) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3933.8148), the exchange rate shifted by +213.5889 (+5.43%).

2012 Avg (May) 4147.4038

2011 Avg (May) 3933.8148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4159.8966	4032.8626	4099.3004
February	4069.8964	4018.9785	4046.1775
March	4093.8706	4001.1531	4043.9266
April	4114.5553	4040.4766	4081.6961
May	4228.1674	4062.3278	4147.4038
June	4206.4193	4086.0950	4156.1137
July	4096.5034	4009.2060	4058.1074
August	4024.6756	3988.1681	4012.3863
September	4029.4391	3959.0741	3995.6036
October	3963.7278	3878.0858	3934.9085
November	3878.6599	3834.7134	3856.4037
December	3851.6998	3783.1009	3822.1040