YEARLY HIGH
221.9880 KRW
YEARLY LOW
161.5682 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.3076 KRW

2013 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 221.9880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 161.5682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.4198 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.4062 to the December average rate of 166.8408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 221.9880 was down 17.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 269.4935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,109,940 KRW
2012 Average 1,241,319 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 807,841 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,098.94 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

222.9701
161.7381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 215.4873, compared to 187.1280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.3592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 215.4873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.1280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 10.8694 KRW (High: 172.4376 / Low: 161.5682). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5107 KRW (High: 219.0752 / Low: 214.5645).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.8694
March Spread (Stable) ±4.5107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 10.8158 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.8158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 217.8675) against the same month in 2012 (average: 258.4012), the exchange rate shifted by -40.5337 (-15.69%).

2013 Avg (April) 217.8675
2012 Avg (April) 258.4012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 219.2897 213.1764 215.4062
February 219.6764 214.9471 217.2046
March 219.0752 214.5645 216.8897
April 221.9880 213.2753 217.8675
May 214.5444 208.4166 212.5189
June 216.6099 210.9098 213.0366
July 212.1921 202.6184 207.1833
August 203.9299 195.7965 200.0959
September 195.7229 185.6060 189.2801
October 185.5300 179.7972 182.5789
November 179.6275 172.4515 176.7892
December 172.4376 161.5682 166.8408