YEARLY HIGH
756.5524 KRW
YEARLY LOW
679.9579 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
722.4105 KRW

2023 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 756.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 679.9579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.5945 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 685.0439 to the December average rate of 726.5878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 756.5524 was up 3.70% compared to the 2022 peak of 729.5683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,782,762 KRW
2022 Average 3,470,679 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,399,789 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,972.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

747.1826
679.3949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 716.2304, compared to 728.5905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.3602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 716.2304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 728.5905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 35.5087 KRW (High: 735.1398 / Low: 699.6311). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8433 KRW (High: 734.0156 / Low: 726.1723).

June Spread (Volatile) ±35.5087
October Spread (Stable) ±7.8433

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 19.6202 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 737.8731) against the same month in 2022 (average: 684.8672), the exchange rate shifted by +53.0059 (+7.74%).

2023 Avg (May) 737.8731
2022 Avg (May) 684.8672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 695.1800 679.9579 685.0439
February 715.7362 680.9385 699.9501
March 727.0915 704.3076 714.7286
April 756.3840 727.0915 741.5336
May 756.5524 722.6549 737.8731
June 735.1398 699.6311 718.2529
July 734.3829 717.7611 726.4831
August 747.2444 725.3229 738.2263
September 732.5592 722.3198 728.1356
October 734.0156 726.1723 729.4232
November 735.0935 712.2316 722.6874
December 735.5566 717.6293 726.5878