2012 TOP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

681.8656 KRW

YEARLY LOW

609.9714 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

648.2153 KRW

2012 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 681.8656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 609.9714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.8942 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 656.2097 to the December average rate of 618.1907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 681.8656 was down 2.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 696.6045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,409,328 KRW

2011 Average 3,159,152 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,049,857 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359,470.84 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

672.5336

613.2504

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 660.9082, compared to 635.5224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 660.9082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 635.5224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 33.7943 KRW (High: 681.8656 / Low: 648.0713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7759 KRW (High: 622.0274 / Low: 613.2515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±33.7943

December Spread (Stable) ±8.7759

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 9.7674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 659.6902) against the same month in 2011 (average: 614.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +45.5636 (+7.42%).

2012 Avg (May) 659.6902

2011 Avg (May) 614.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	667.2857	644.9089	656.2097
February	670.9753	654.3261	663.6610
March	674.6639	658.3293	667.5933
April	673.5183	660.8791	667.3824
May	681.8656	648.0713	659.6902
June	657.3765	636.9455	650.9125
July	652.0430	632.7611	642.5451
August	653.6278	640.6604	646.6489
September	650.8926	638.1220	644.7055
October	646.3744	626.0710	634.9381
November	638.8144	609.9714	626.1058
December	622.0274	613.2515	618.1907