YEARLY HIGH
438.8551 KRW
YEARLY LOW
393.9965 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
416.9449 KRW

2012 XCD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 438.8551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 393.9965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8586 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.1468 to the December average rate of 398.0708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 438.8551 was down 1.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 444.5647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,194,275 KRW
2011 Average 2,055,764 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,969,982 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,292.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

434.8404
394.7281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 422.8541, compared to 411.0357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.8184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 422.8541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 411.0357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 20.6131 KRW (High: 438.8551 / Low: 418.2419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1583 KRW (High: 420.1981 / Low: 417.0398).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.6131
August Spread (Stable) ±3.1583

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 10.0673 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 428.7736) against the same month in 2011 (average: 402.7258), the exchange rate shifted by +26.0478 (+6.47%).

2012 Avg (May) 428.7736
2011 Avg (May) 402.7258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 429.7477 415.2539 423.1468
February 419.3219 413.3784 416.0055
March 421.4108 413.3374 417.1424
April 423.5861 416.2885 420.5586
May 438.8551 418.2419 428.7736
June 437.7837 423.4205 431.4977
July 427.6281 411.9686 421.4304
August 420.1981 417.0398 419.0512
September 420.6134 411.7554 415.7776
October 412.4280 403.6502 409.3150
November 404.2696 400.6168 402.5690
December 401.1014 393.9965 398.0708