YEARLY HIGH
1185.0623 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1064.5194 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1126.4044 KRW

2012 BMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1185.0623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1064.5194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.5429 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1142.6455 to the December average rate of 1075.5432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1185.0623 was down 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1196.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,925,311 KRW
2011 Average 5,537,243 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,322,597 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602,714.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1173.4744
1066.6403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1141.6260, compared to 1111.1829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.4431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1141.6260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1111.1829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 55.9098 KRW (High: 1185.0623 / Low: 1129.1525). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5192 KRW (High: 1135.2564 / Low: 1126.7373).

May Spread (Volatile) ±55.9098
August Spread (Stable) ±8.5192

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 22.1017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1157.7203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1084.3095), the exchange rate shifted by +73.4107 (+6.77%).

2012 Avg (May) 1157.7203
2011 Avg (May) 1084.3095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1160.5406 1121.2366 1142.6455
February 1132.2227 1116.1519 1123.1415
March 1137.7194 1115.9176 1126.2486
April 1143.7476 1123.8949 1135.4286
May 1185.0623 1129.1525 1157.7203
June 1181.0511 1143.2363 1164.5716
July 1154.8453 1130.2553 1142.4699
August 1135.2564 1126.7373 1132.1599
September 1136.3502 1112.4325 1123.3118
October 1114.3803 1090.6224 1105.9097
November 1092.2656 1082.4665 1087.7027
December 1083.7359 1064.5194 1075.5432