2019 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

178.4565 KRW

YEARLY LOW

160.8692 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

168.5655 KRW

2019 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 178.4565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 160.8692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.5874 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.2327 to the December average rate of 169.5729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 178.4565 was up 7.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 165.8222, 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 892,283 KRW

2018 Average 796,387 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 804,346 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,936.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

176.5440

160.9316

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 165.7804, compared to 171.3506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.7804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.3506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 6.4242 KRW (High: 174.8330 / Low: 168.4089). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9829 KRW (High: 163.3537 / Low: 161.3708).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.4242

February Spread (Stable) ±1.9829

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 175.2429) against the same month in 2018 (average: 162.3464), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8966 (+7.94%).

2019 Avg (August) 175.2429

2018 Avg (August) 162.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	163.9427	160.8692	162.2327
February	163.3537	161.3708	162.4512
March	165.0327	162.7466	163.9846
April	168.4787	163.5773	165.1846
May	172.9193	168.5102	171.1347
June	172.8573	166.8630	169.6946
July	171.7536	167.2891	170.3249
August	178.4565	172.8390	175.2429
September	175.2572	170.7753	172.8880
October	174.8330	168.4089	171.0584
November	171.2276	166.9545	169.0164
December	172.2326	167.2696	169.5729