YEARLY HIGH
5.5267 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.9519 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2290 KRW

2012 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 5.5267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.9519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5747 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2300 to the December average rate of 5.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5267 was down 0.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.5760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,633 KRW
2011 Average 25,816 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 24,760 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,873.69 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4705
4.9599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 5.2898, compared to 5.1682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2670 KRW (High: 5.5267 / Low: 5.2597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 KRW (High: 5.2820 / Low: 5.2404).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2670
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

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 0.1149 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 5.4010) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3410 (+6.74%).

2012 Avg (May) 5.4010
2011 Avg (May) 5.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2926 5.1134 5.2300
February 5.2834 5.0978 5.1712
March 5.2965 5.1607 5.2284
April 5.3038 5.2243 5.2804
May 5.5267 5.2597 5.4010
June 5.5036 5.3347 5.4280
July 5.3712 5.2544 5.3131
August 5.2820 5.2404 5.2648
September 5.2848 5.1732 5.2250
October 5.1849 5.0784 5.1451
November 5.0814 5.0336 5.0587
December 5.0406 4.9519 5.0025