2012 LBP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7872 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.7077 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7483 KRW

2012 LBP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.7872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0795 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7585 to the December average rate of 0.7143, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7872 was down 0.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,936 KRW

2011 Average 3,675 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,538 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 397.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7795

0.7083

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.7581, compared to 0.7385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0371 KRW (High: 0.7872 / Low: 0.7500). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 KRW (High: 0.7256 / Low: 0.7195).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.7689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0498 (+6.93%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.7689

2011 Avg (May) 0.7191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7704	0.7443	0.7585
February	0.7521	0.7413	0.7459
March	0.7552	0.7412	0.7479
April	0.7597	0.7460	0.7539
May	0.7872	0.7500	0.7689
June	0.7845	0.7595	0.7735
July	0.7678	0.7512	0.7593
August	0.7555	0.7463	0.7524
September	0.7564	0.7382	0.7467
October	0.7414	0.7250	0.7356
November	0.7256	0.7195	0.7228
December	0.7206	0.7077	0.7143