YEARLY HIGH
276.0177 KRW
YEARLY LOW
247.8183 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.3424 KRW

2012 VEF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 276.0177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 247.8183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1994 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.0742 to the December average rate of 250.5327, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 276.0177 was down 0.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 278.7065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,380,088 KRW
2011 Average 1,288,865 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,239,091 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,996.96 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

273.2526
248.4673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 265.8407, compared to 258.8441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.9966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.8407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.8441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 12.9852 KRW (High: 276.0177 / Low: 263.0325). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0164 KRW (High: 264.5322 / Low: 262.5158).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.9852
August Spread (Stable) ±2.0164

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 5.0936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 269.5918) against the same month in 2011 (average: 252.3677), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2241 (+6.82%).

2012 Avg (May) 269.5918
2011 Avg (May) 252.3677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.3096 261.1061 266.0742
February 263.7108 259.7804 261.5351
March 265.0281 259.6637 262.2579
April 266.4324 261.7712 264.3980
May 276.0177 263.0325 269.5918
June 275.1221 266.3133 271.1872
July 269.0709 263.3385 266.0935
August 264.5322 262.5158 263.7627
September 264.7825 259.1844 261.6762
October 259.6511 254.0976 257.6285
November 254.3555 252.2168 253.3711
December 252.4967 247.8183 250.5327