YEARLY HIGH
1798.4428 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1637.5962 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1724.9264 KRW

2012 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1798.4428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1637.5962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 160.8466 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1753.7787 to the December average rate of 1654.5399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1798.4428 was down 3.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1856.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,992,214 KRW
2011 Average 8,739,830 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,187,981 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 804,233.05 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1783.8359
1642.7858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1752.9404, compared to 1696.9124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.0279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1752.9404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1696.9124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 52.3696 KRW (High: 1798.4428 / Low: 1746.0732). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.2104 KRW (High: 1751.8431 / Low: 1730.6327).

May Spread (Volatile) ±52.3696
February Spread (Stable) ±21.2104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 43.1013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.1013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1772.0817) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1734.1726), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9091 (+2.19%).

2012 Avg (May) 1772.0817
2011 Avg (May) 1734.1726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1779.2676 1727.9382 1753.7787
February 1751.8431 1730.6327 1739.4823
March 1760.6005 1723.0142 1735.5869
April 1762.6266 1737.5903 1752.1084
May 1798.4428 1746.0732 1772.0817
June 1782.7247 1730.8072 1764.6041
July 1738.1274 1704.6717 1721.5028
August 1725.4797 1700.0683 1711.9970
September 1738.0662 1711.6980 1726.3637
October 1718.2051 1678.2679 1703.5668
November 1677.2245 1652.5938 1663.5043
December 1669.3406 1637.5962 1654.5399