YEARLY HIGH
156.4938 KRW
YEARLY LOW
134.8385 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.6643 KRW

2012 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 156.4938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 134.8385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6553 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.3006 to the December average rate of 136.9974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 156.4938 was down 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 173.7767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 782,469 KRW
2011 Average 808,671 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 674,192 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,276.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

157.0345
134.8828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 152.7331, compared to 142.5955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.7331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.5955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 6.1571 KRW (High: 144.6389 / Low: 138.4819). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3335 KRW (High: 155.6927 / Low: 154.3593).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.1571
March Spread (Stable) ±1.3335

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 5.7166 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 155.1353) against the same month in 2011 (average: 164.6490), the exchange rate shifted by -9.5137 (-5.78%).

2012 Avg (February) 155.1353
2011 Avg (February) 164.6490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 154.6802 152.0397 153.3006
February 156.4938 154.0901 155.1353
March 155.6927 154.3593 155.1885
April 155.3537 150.8339 152.6861
May 153.1356 148.9042 151.2665
June 150.7519 146.7881 148.8214
July 149.1465 145.7194 147.7197
August 147.8807 145.0943 146.7002
September 148.0001 145.1349 146.5717
October 144.6389 138.4819 140.8552
November 138.5969 134.8385 136.7287
December 138.0840 135.9238 136.9974