YEARLY HIGH
438.6903 KRW
YEARLY LOW
399.9015 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.3813 KRW

2012 LTL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 438.6903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 399.9015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7888 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 426.9592 to the December average rate of 408.6232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 438.6903 was down 5.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 464.3908, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,193,452 KRW
2011 Average 2,230,606 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,999,508 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,944.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

435.6783
401.2107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 428.7545, compared to 410.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 428.7545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 15.7886 KRW (High: 417.7690 / Low: 401.9803). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2116 KRW (High: 412.1557 / Low: 403.9441).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.7886
December Spread (Stable) ±8.2116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 15.7051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 430.7543) against the same month in 2011 (average: 453.9358), the exchange rate shifted by -23.1815 (-5.11%).

2012 Avg (March) 430.7543
2011 Avg (March) 453.9358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 434.5344 422.6177 426.9592
February 438.0402 424.2832 430.1473
March 438.6903 425.3232 430.7543
April 438.6773 427.6318 432.8060
May 432.8007 423.4601 429.3859
June 425.7394 416.1922 422.4745
July 417.7690 401.9803 406.7694
August 413.1572 400.6231 406.4415
September 424.5934 412.1526 418.5002
October 419.4859 409.5854 415.6309
November 409.6121 399.9015 404.0830
December 412.1557 403.9441 408.6232