YEARLY HIGH
16.1158 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.5658 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2858 KRW

2012 LRD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 16.1158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 14.5658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5500 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7209 to the December average rate of 14.7144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.1158 was down 2.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.5631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,579 KRW
2011 Average 76,846 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 72,829 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,749.97 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.8215
14.6138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 15.5004, compared to 15.0712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9027 KRW (High: 16.1158 / Low: 15.2131). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2545 KRW (High: 14.8203 / Low: 14.5658).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9027
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2545

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3846 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 15.7209) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.6191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1018 (+0.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 15.7209
2011 Avg (January) 15.6191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.1158 15.2131 15.7209
February 15.5212 15.1589 15.3363
March 15.5984 15.1007 15.3282
April 15.6168 15.2267 15.3982
May 16.0370 15.2099 15.5965
June 15.9143 15.3965 15.6221
July 15.4360 15.1341 15.3149
August 15.4249 15.0603 15.2905
September 15.3589 15.0131 15.2202
October 15.3527 14.9129 15.1228
November 15.0206 14.6279 14.7640
December 14.8203 14.5658 14.7144