2020 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

184.6962 KRW

YEARLY LOW

157.1909 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

170.8822 KRW

2020 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 184.6962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 157.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.5053 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.6260 to the December average rate of 158.7224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 184.6962 was up 3.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 178.4565, 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 923,481 KRW

2019 Average 843,044 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 785,955 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,526.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

180.1803

156.7716

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 174.7152, compared to 167.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.7152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.1676 KRW (High: 184.6962 / Low: 171.5286). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0940 KRW (High: 173.1806 / Low: 171.0866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.1676

August Spread (Stable) ±2.0940

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.8631 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 176.5836) against the same month in 2019 (average: 163.9846), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5990 (+7.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 176.5836

2019 Avg (March) 163.9846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	172.9709	166.4120	168.6260
February	176.2309	170.5140	172.8050
March	184.6962	171.5286	176.5836
April	179.3577	175.3182	177.3375
May	179.7455	176.8670	178.2296
June	177.1888	172.4939	174.7094
July	174.5823	172.0241	173.6265
August	173.1806	171.0866	171.9726
September	172.5051	168.4135	170.5855
October	168.8876	163.5962	165.7225
November	164.6393	160.0372	161.6660
December	161.0787	157.1909	158.7224