2012 LSL to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 149.7042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 121.3685.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3357 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.5874 to the December average rate of 124.7020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 149.7042 was down 12.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 170.1284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 143.9113, compared to 131.2215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.6898 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 8.2205 KRW (High: 133.6609 / Low: 125.4404). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8942 KRW (High: 149.7042 / Low: 146.8100).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.9031 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 148.1956) against the same month in 2011 (average: 161.8069), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6113 (-8.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 144.4403 | 141.0808 | 142.5874 |
| February | 148.5606 | 144.8378 | 146.6834 |
| March | 149.7042 | 146.8100 | 148.1956 |
| April | 148.7257 | 143.0484 | 145.1370 |
| May | 146.1921 | 138.5659 | 141.9957 |
| June | 140.6268 | 136.9401 | 138.8686 |
| July | 140.0926 | 134.6571 | 138.4609 |
| August | 139.6678 | 133.5960 | 136.9335 |
| September | 138.2115 | 133.7691 | 135.7347 |
| October | 133.6609 | 125.4404 | 127.8316 |
| November | 125.9996 | 121.3685 | 123.6658 |
| December | 126.3347 | 122.3666 | 124.7020 |