YEARLY HIGH
213.9177 KRW
YEARLY LOW
184.8094 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.2976 KRW

2024 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 213.9177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 184.8094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1083 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 191.7409 to the December average rate of 208.5050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 213.9177 was up 8.73% compared to the 2023 peak of 196.7510, 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 1,069,589 KRW
2023 Average 945,510 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 924,047 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,541.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

210.1814
190.0645
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 195.4329, compared to 199.1622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.4329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.1622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 11.5782 KRW (High: 213.9177 / Low: 202.3395). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3487 KRW (High: 194.0935 / Low: 191.7449).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.5782
February Spread (Stable) ±2.3487

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.5721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 208.5050) against the same month in 2023 (average: 188.1285), the exchange rate shifted by +20.3765 (+10.83%).

2024 Avg (December) 208.5050
2023 Avg (December) 188.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.6877 184.8094 191.7409
February 194.0935 191.7449 192.7641
March 195.4816 189.5217 192.8531
April 201.0112 194.8335 197.9465
May 199.8209 194.9765 197.3863
June 201.7126 197.8936 199.9066
July 201.2632 198.1706 200.0967
August 199.2328 191.6886 195.5246
September 194.4614 189.6446 192.3954
October 200.6097 191.8505 196.8401
November 203.3105 198.2708 201.6112
December 213.9177 202.3395 208.5050