YEARLY HIGH
161.9435 KRW
YEARLY LOW
145.9368 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.4269 KRW

2014 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 161.9435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 145.9368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0066 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.2092 to the December average rate of 159.8137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 161.9435 was down 3.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 167.8198, 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 809,717 KRW
2013 Average 788,191 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 729,684 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,033.15 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

161.0443
146.2768
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 151.8313, compared to 153.0225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 151.8313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.0225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 6.3109 KRW (High: 161.2990 / Low: 154.9881). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6829 KRW (High: 148.3323 / Low: 146.6494).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.3109
June Spread (Stable) ±1.6829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9787 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 159.8137) against the same month in 2013 (average: 152.8416), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9721 (+4.56%).

2014 Avg (December) 159.8137
2013 Avg (December) 152.8416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 156.5727 152.1325 154.2092
February 156.7921 153.5757 155.1318
March 156.3145 153.7642 154.8814
April 153.3958 149.3476 150.9027
May 149.6320 147.7383 148.3552
June 148.3323 146.6494 147.5074
July 150.4064 145.9368 147.7873
August 150.1834 146.6963 148.3094
September 152.5641 146.3004 149.7331
October 155.3524 151.7253 153.6717
November 161.2990 154.9881 158.8199
December 161.9435 157.7216 159.8137