2012 PEN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 439.1336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 415.2087.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9250 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 424.1958 to the December average rate of 419.0198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 439.1336 was up 0.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 435.4946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PEN 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 426.8004, compared to 427.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 14.5340 KRW (High: 431.0272 / Low: 416.4932). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3465 KRW (High: 420.5498 / Low: 417.2034).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.4384 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 434.0320) against the same month in 2011 (average: 390.3145), the exchange rate shifted by +43.7175 (+11.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 431.0272 | 416.4932 | 424.1958 |
| February | 422.6971 | 415.2087 | 418.4262 |
| March | 425.9899 | 416.9085 | 421.4499 |
| April | 430.5085 | 420.6198 | 427.2432 |
| May | 439.1336 | 427.5894 | 434.0320 |
| June | 438.0015 | 428.9943 | 435.4554 |
| July | 438.5982 | 427.7435 | 433.3512 |
| August | 435.6018 | 427.9384 | 432.6364 |
| September | 436.5770 | 427.6312 | 431.5575 |
| October | 430.7213 | 418.9626 | 427.0190 |
| November | 421.0356 | 415.9818 | 418.5805 |
| December | 420.5498 | 417.2034 | 419.0198 |