YEARLY HIGH
87.4981 KRW
YEARLY LOW
75.9418 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.1372 KRW

2012 SCR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 87.4981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 75.9418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5563 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.3448 to the December average rate of 82.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 87.4981 was down 9.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 96.2614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 437,491 KRW
2011 Average 444,839 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 379,709 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,781.64 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

87.1094
77.8333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 80.9850, compared to 83.2893 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.2893

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 8.0164 KRW (High: 86.9879 / Low: 78.9715). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2556 KRW (High: 83.4935 / Low: 82.2379).

January Spread (Volatile) ±8.0164
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 86.3364) against the same month in 2011 (average: 90.6798), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3434 (-4.79%).

2012 Avg (September) 86.3364
2011 Avg (September) 90.6798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.9879 78.9715 82.3448
February 81.5993 78.4641 80.1774
March 81.7927 78.6178 79.9050
April 82.8516 78.5611 80.9655
May 83.7157 79.1170 81.8877
June 82.7969 78.4686 80.6295
July 81.8760 75.9418 78.6063
August 87.2436 80.0103 85.4160
September 87.4981 85.0750 86.3364
October 85.5053 82.9545 84.3855
November 83.4935 82.2379 82.8345
December 82.8373 81.0602 82.1574