YEARLY HIGH
168.2081 KRW
YEARLY LOW
150.0283 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.9736 KRW

2012 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 168.2081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 150.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1798 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 155.7298 to the December average rate of 151.5604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 168.2081 was up 8.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 154.5073, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 841,040 KRW
2011 Average 727,489 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 750,142 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,898.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

167.5534
150.1065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 159.6365, compared to 156.3107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.6365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.3107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 8.3596 KRW (High: 163.6784 / Low: 155.3189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2057 KRW (High: 160.6655 / Low: 159.4599).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.3596
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2057

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 6.8338 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 166.0995) against the same month in 2011 (average: 143.4607), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6388 (+15.78%).

2012 Avg (June) 166.0995
2011 Avg (June) 143.4607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 159.0060 152.1309 155.7298
February 161.1147 157.7637 159.2892
March 160.1735 155.8097 157.6924
April 160.1978 158.0106 159.2419
May 161.2701 158.1184 159.7663
June 168.2081 163.7850 166.0995
July 163.6784 155.3189 159.2657
August 160.6655 159.4599 160.2273
September 160.8187 155.9327 158.4788
October 157.2040 153.1326 155.2233
November 154.5216 150.7661 153.1086
December 152.9559 150.0283 151.5604