YEARLY HIGH
174.2668 KRW
YEARLY LOW
154.8863 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
163.8632 KRW

2015 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 174.2668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 154.8863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.3804 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.5453 to the December average rate of 169.9320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 174.2668 was up 7.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 161.9435, 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 871,334 KRW
2014 Average 762,061 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 774,432 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,902.23 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

173.1828
155.9131
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 159.1539, compared to 168.5726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.1539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.5726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 7.9138 KRW (High: 171.0935 / Low: 163.1797). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1097 KRW (High: 162.7052 / Low: 159.5954).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.9138
June Spread (Stable) ±3.1097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.9296 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 171.7437) against the same month in 2014 (average: 149.7331), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0106 (+14.70%).

2015 Avg (September) 171.7437
2014 Avg (September) 149.7331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.4841 155.8275 157.5453
February 160.9810 157.7159 159.3616
March 164.2760 158.9174 161.1604
April 159.6546 154.8863 157.3523
May 160.8636 156.2323 158.1271
June 162.7052 159.5954 161.3764
July 169.5389 162.4123 165.9389
August 173.5231 168.5140 170.8899
September 174.2668 169.1973 171.7437
October 171.0935 163.1797 165.8141
November 169.5619 164.2210 167.1174
December 172.3231 167.5874 169.9320