YEARLY HIGH
172.7506 KRW
YEARLY LOW
149.9528 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.9548 KRW

2011 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 172.7506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 149.9528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7978 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.1516 to the December average rate of 166.5425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 172.7506 was down 3.52% compared to the 2010 peak of 179.0610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 863,753 KRW
2010 Average 824,930 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 749,764 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,988.77 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

168.0058
150.4470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 157.5031, compared to 160.4066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.5031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 160.4066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 20.4592 KRW (High: 172.0822 / Low: 151.6230). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4294 KRW (High: 161.1363 / Low: 158.7069).

September Spread (Volatile) ±20.4592
January Spread (Stable) ±2.4294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 5.1657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 165.0510) against the same month in 2010 (average: 160.4137), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6373 (+2.89%).

2011 Avg (October) 165.0510
2010 Avg (October) 160.4137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 161.1363 158.7069 160.1516
February 161.6596 157.2540 159.4594
March 161.9925 156.3689 160.0738
April 156.4035 152.5111 154.9081
May 158.0274 152.3604 155.1676
June 158.4013 152.2838 155.2581
July 155.0962 149.9528 151.9102
August 158.2672 150.7273 154.6705
September 172.0822 151.6230 160.6593
October 172.7506 157.4172 165.0510
November 169.0601 158.5881 163.6058
December 170.5936 163.3550 166.5425