YEARLY HIGH
761.5551 KRW
YEARLY LOW
672.1255 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
722.4399 KRW

2023 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 761.5551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 672.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.4296 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 683.6155 to the December average rate of 726.3185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 761.5551 was up 4.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 729.3256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,807,776 KRW
2022 Average 3,471,517 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,360,628 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 447,148.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

747.3442
677.8220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 716.1244, compared to 728.7555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 716.1244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 728.7555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 39.8168 KRW (High: 739.5495 / Low: 699.7327). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1775 KRW (High: 736.7048 / Low: 725.5273).

June Spread (Volatile) ±39.8168
October Spread (Stable) ±11.1775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 20.6820 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.6820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 741.5507) against the same month in 2022 (average: 684.3087), the exchange rate shifted by +57.2420 (+8.36%).

2023 Avg (April) 741.5507
2022 Avg (April) 684.3087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 693.7837 672.1255 683.6155
February 717.2543 680.7651 700.9116
March 727.6232 703.0490 714.3152
April 761.5551 726.8853 741.5507
May 755.8231 724.5210 738.5176
June 739.5495 699.7327 717.8356
July 736.9817 716.7241 726.5165
August 749.9579 723.7296 738.5835
September 733.7423 720.9884 729.3852
October 736.7048 725.5273 729.6707
November 735.2153 712.7689 722.0585
December 733.0925 712.8580 726.3185