YEARLY HIGH
443.8401 KRW
YEARLY LOW
241.2855 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
343.1304 KRW

2012 SDG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 443.8401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 241.2855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 202.5546 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.0256 to the December average rate of 243.7269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 443.8401 was down 1.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 451.5169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,219,200 KRW
2011 Average 2,079,632 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,206,427 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,012,772.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

454.5533
224.5609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 426.6979, compared to 259.5629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 167.1350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 426.6979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.5629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 172.2931 KRW (High: 427.7859 / Low: 255.4928). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1569 KRW (High: 247.4886 / Low: 245.3317).

July Spread (Volatile) ±172.2931
November Spread (Stable) ±2.1569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 128.8122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -128.8122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 432.8056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 405.4240), the exchange rate shifted by +27.3816 (+6.75%).

2012 Avg (May) 432.8056
2011 Avg (May) 405.4240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 433.9054 419.0961 427.0256
February 423.3409 417.2892 419.7886
March 425.3799 416.8806 420.7247
April 427.9359 419.7088 424.4555
May 443.8401 422.1751 432.8056
June 441.4817 427.3683 435.3872
July 427.7859 255.4928 306.5750
August 256.9744 253.7340 255.6575
September 256.8618 252.1008 254.3165
October 252.7610 246.8178 250.5885
November 247.4886 245.3317 246.5132
December 245.6112 241.2855 243.7269