YEARLY HIGH
4.0852 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.5275 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8197 KRW

2012 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 4.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.5275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5577 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9632 to the December average rate of 3.6017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0852 was down 3.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,426 KRW
2011 Average 19,795 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 17,637 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,788.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0260
3.5631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.9261, compared to 3.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1827 KRW (High: 4.0683 / Low: 3.8856). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 KRW (High: 3.6646 / Low: 3.6338).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1827
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.9875) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+0.65%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.9875
2011 Avg (June) 3.9615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0493 3.8733 3.9632
February 3.9033 3.8201 3.8610
March 3.9132 3.8108 3.8512
April 3.9602 3.8293 3.9153
May 4.0683 3.8856 3.9781
June 4.0852 3.9277 3.9875
July 3.9413 3.7610 3.8619
August 3.7784 3.7119 3.7558
September 3.7813 3.6840 3.7317
October 3.7072 3.6459 3.6786
November 3.6646 3.6338 3.6506
December 3.6363 3.5275 3.6017