YEARLY HIGH
149.6899 KRW
YEARLY LOW
121.3634 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
137.5474 KRW

2012 SZL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 149.6899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 121.3634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3264 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.6318 to the December average rate of 124.6731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 149.6899 was down 12.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 170.1283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 748,449 KRW
2011 Average 767,413 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 606,817 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,632.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

150.5804
121.2271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 143.9148, compared to 131.1800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.9148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.1800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 8.1690 KRW (High: 133.6652 / Low: 125.4962). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9996 KRW (High: 149.6899 / Low: 146.6903).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.1690
March Spread (Stable) ±2.9996

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.7267 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 148.1343) against the same month in 2011 (average: 161.7266), the exchange rate shifted by -13.5923 (-8.40%).

2012 Avg (March) 148.1343
2011 Avg (March) 161.7266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.4316 141.1627 142.6318
February 148.6216 144.8363 146.6752
March 149.6899 146.6903 148.1343
April 148.7113 143.0697 145.2140
May 146.2002 138.5788 142.0205
June 140.7533 136.7759 138.8127
July 140.0730 134.6500 138.4471
August 139.6897 133.6063 136.9158
September 138.0494 131.3633 135.5486
October 133.6652 125.4962 127.8219
November 126.0057 121.3634 123.6732
December 126.2205 122.3650 124.6731