YEARLY HIGH
580.4844 KRW
YEARLY LOW
525.7925 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
547.4652 KRW

2013 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 580.4844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 525.7925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.6919 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.6935 to the December average rate of 528.2345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 580.4844 was down 2.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 592.5311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,902,422 KRW
2012 Average 2,816,019 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,628,962 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273,459.54 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

571.6356
524.2890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 552.1943, compared to 542.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 552.1943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 542.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 22.9626 KRW (High: 565.6771 / Low: 542.7145). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0942 KRW (High: 530.8867 / Low: 525.7925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.9626
December Spread (Stable) ±5.0942

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 15.7359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 567.6900) against the same month in 2012 (average: 582.2858), the exchange rate shifted by -14.5957 (-2.51%).

2013 Avg (June) 567.6900
2012 Avg (June) 582.2858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 544.1307 526.5576 532.6935
February 548.4591 539.2688 543.8115
March 559.4387 542.6050 551.7738
April 569.8092 552.6120 561.0135
May 565.6771 542.7145 556.1836
June 580.4844 558.9273 567.6900
July 573.5354 555.7689 563.1534
August 561.8934 554.9718 558.0291
September 555.0078 537.0245 542.2932
October 537.7567 529.0583 533.4461
November 535.9117 527.7958 531.2601
December 530.8867 525.7925 528.2345