2012 SOS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7368 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.6622 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6947 KRW

2012 SOS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.7368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.6622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0746 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7014 to the December average rate of 0.6668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7368 was up 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,684 KRW

2011 Average 3,430 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,311 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 373.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7249

0.6615

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.7033, compared to 0.6861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7033

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0422 KRW (High: 0.7365 / Low: 0.6943). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 KRW (High: 0.6767 / Low: 0.6706).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.7196) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0488 (+7.27%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.7196

2011 Avg (June) 0.6709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7129	0.6896	0.7014
February	0.6979	0.6860	0.6911
March	0.6993	0.6868	0.6928
April	0.7093	0.6899	0.6992
May	0.7365	0.6943	0.7155
June	0.7368	0.7036	0.7196
July	0.7114	0.6953	0.7043
August	0.7021	0.6881	0.6970
September	0.7019	0.6855	0.6921
October	0.6882	0.6734	0.6825
November	0.6767	0.6706	0.6738
December	0.6716	0.6622	0.6668