2012 STD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0628 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.0557 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0589 KRW

2012 STD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0602 to the December average rate of 0.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0628 was down 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 314 KRW

2011 Average 314 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 278 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.64 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0616

0.0557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0606, compared to 0.0572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0606

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 KRW (High: 0.0623 / Low: 0.0588). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KRW (High: 0.0578 / Low: 0.0568).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-1.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0602

2011 Avg (January) 0.0609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0628	0.0594	0.0602
February	0.0615	0.0597	0.0605
March	0.0619	0.0593	0.0606
April	0.0618	0.0602	0.0609
May	0.0627	0.0603	0.0611
June	0.0623	0.0588	0.0604
July	0.0588	0.0562	0.0576
August	0.0567	0.0557	0.0562
September	0.0586	0.0558	0.0573
October	0.0583	0.0567	0.0576
November	0.0578	0.0563	0.0569
December	0.0578	0.0568	0.0574