YEARLY HIGH
179.6364 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.2435 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.3529 KRW

2012 MMK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MMK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 179.6364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 178.3930 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.1420 to the December average rate of 1.2589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 179.6364 was down 3.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 185.2749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898,182 KRW
2011 Average 853,414 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,217 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 891,964.92 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

193.6303
-16.2294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 91.4182, compared to 1.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 90.1305 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.4182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 173.0964 KRW (High: 174.4684 / Low: 1.3720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 KRW (High: 1.2835 / Low: 1.2708).

April Spread (Volatile) ±173.0964
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 149.5633 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -149.5633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 176.1420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 171.9166), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2253 (+2.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 176.1420
2011 Avg (January) 171.9166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.6364 172.2853 176.1420
February 174.8696 171.7211 173.3370
March 175.9712 151.7588 172.9155
April 174.4684 1.3720 23.3522
May 1.4103 1.3715 1.3920
June 1.4023 1.3064 1.3706
July 1.3196 1.2826 1.3008
August 1.3011 1.2835 1.2959
September 1.3087 1.2884 1.2967
October 1.3046 1.2790 1.2952
November 1.2835 1.2708 1.2785
December 1.2725 1.2435 1.2589