2012 NPR to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3957 KRW

YEARLY LOW

12.1444 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2178 KRW

2012 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 14.3957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.1444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2513 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9231 to the December average rate of 12.2985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.3957 was down 10.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.0397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,978 KRW

2011 Average 74,931 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 60,722 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,256.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.4307

12.1046

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 13.7155, compared to 12.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.8276 KRW (High: 13.4499 / Low: 12.6223). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2123 KRW (High: 12.8370 / Low: 12.6246).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8276

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 14.2369) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.6880), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4511 (-9.25%).

2012 Avg (February) 14.2369

2011 Avg (February) 15.6880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.2629	13.4693	13.9231
February	14.3957	14.0076	14.2369
March	14.1881	13.8784	14.0017
April	13.9828	13.4230	13.7458
May	13.5206	13.1422	13.3565
June	13.3540	12.7533	13.0292
July	13.0924	12.6616	12.9239
August	12.8370	12.6246	12.7529
September	13.1902	12.7127	12.8937
October	13.4499	12.6223	13.0468
November	12.6695	12.2141	12.4043
December	12.4332	12.1444	12.2985