YEARLY HIGH
167.8198 KRW
YEARLY LOW
151.0171 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.6324 KRW

2013 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 167.8198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 151.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8027 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 152.5331 to the December average rate of 152.8416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 167.8198 was down 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 172.1000, 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 839,099 KRW
2012 Average 811,192 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 755,086 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,013.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

164.3514
151.4587
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 158.1579, compared to 157.1069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.1579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.1069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 7.8080 KRW (High: 167.8198 / Low: 160.0119). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9383 KRW (High: 153.7832 / Low: 151.8449).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.8080
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9383

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 4.5166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 163.2770) against the same month in 2012 (average: 167.9568), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6798 (-2.79%).

2013 Avg (June) 163.2770
2012 Avg (June) 167.9568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.8240 151.0171 152.5331
February 157.0074 154.2205 155.5283
March 160.3262 154.9819 157.8842
April 163.2282 158.5662 160.6234
May 161.8855 155.4142 159.1015
June 167.8198 160.0119 163.2770
July 165.9514 160.7319 163.0501
August 162.9746 160.5267 161.5552
September 160.5117 155.3686 157.0386
October 155.6809 152.9310 154.3759
November 155.4581 152.8284 153.7798
December 153.7832 151.8449 152.8416