YEARLY HIGH
22.2236 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.0009 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0008 KRW

2012 SYP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 22.2236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 15.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2227 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0750 to the December average rate of 15.1501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.2236 was down 8.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.3530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 111,118 KRW
2011 Average 115,255 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 75,005 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,113.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.6675
14.5576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 19.5895, compared to 16.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1774 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.7042 KRW (High: 22.2236 / Low: 19.5194). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2595 KRW (High: 15.2604 / Low: 15.0009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.7042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2595

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 1.5086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 21.0750) against the same month in 2011 (average: 23.9269), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8518 (-11.92%).

2012 Avg (January) 21.0750
2011 Avg (January) 23.9269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2236 19.5194 21.0750
February 19.7270 19.4543 19.5665
March 19.8123 19.4241 19.6134
April 19.9346 19.5885 19.7830
May 19.7414 18.4427 19.2476
June 18.5034 17.8385 18.2513
July 17.9373 17.3236 17.7298
August 17.4289 16.9919 17.2503
September 17.0350 16.3540 16.7367
October 16.3804 15.7126 16.1352
November 15.7266 15.2497 15.4700
December 15.2604 15.0009 15.1501