2012 TRY to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 645.0488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 594.8547.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.1941 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 620.6729 to the December average rate of 601.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 645.0488 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 727.4090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TRY to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 633.6824, compared to 617.6241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0583 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 24.2976 KRW (High: 634.0938 / Low: 609.7962). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0258 KRW (High: 627.4389 / Low: 619.4131).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 9.9761 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 640.2160) against the same month in 2011 (average: 688.4444), the exchange rate shifted by -48.2283 (-7.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 634.0938 | 609.7962 | 620.6729 |
| February | 644.2546 | 633.4940 | 638.1887 |
| March | 637.5207 | 619.1125 | 629.3737 |
| April | 643.9995 | 629.3543 | 635.3153 |
| May | 645.0488 | 634.7976 | 640.2160 |
| June | 642.4453 | 630.8130 | 638.3274 |
| July | 634.9309 | 625.7197 | 630.2417 |
| August | 636.9969 | 620.8578 | 630.4436 |
| September | 627.4389 | 619.4131 | 623.4755 |
| October | 621.1440 | 606.9440 | 613.4993 |
| November | 613.7522 | 600.7596 | 606.3734 |
| December | 607.1673 | 594.8547 | 601.7109 |