YEARLY HIGH
1360.0650 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1222.2750 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1306.1187 KRW

2023 BMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1360.0650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1222.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.7900 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1242.5642 to the December average rate of 1301.4268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1360.0650 was down 5.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 1444.9611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,800,325 KRW
2022 Average 6,458,507 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,111,375 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 688,950.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1361.0932
1231.7888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1295.4116, compared to 1316.8259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1295.4116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1316.8259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 99.7250 KRW (High: 1322.0000 / Low: 1222.2750). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.1960 KRW (High: 1360.0650 / Low: 1338.8690).

February Spread (Volatile) ±99.7250
October Spread (Stable) ±21.1960

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 43.6764 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.6764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 1350.3178) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1428.1818), the exchange rate shifted by -77.8640 (-5.45%).

2023 Avg (October) 1350.3178
2022 Avg (October) 1428.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1279.4050 1230.0431 1242.5642
February 1322.0000 1222.2750 1279.8119
March 1325.9000 1286.6400 1305.0860
April 1341.3532 1301.8050 1321.5287
May 1343.1150 1314.1800 1327.9569
June 1323.3950 1267.9450 1295.5219
July 1316.3008 1265.2900 1285.0311
August 1343.6800 1289.3995 1323.6259
September 1354.3093 1318.4500 1333.9124
October 1360.0650 1338.8690 1350.3178
November 1348.2715 1288.0901 1306.6414
December 1317.6600 1286.0684 1301.4268