YEARLY HIGH
215.0877 KRW
YEARLY LOW
195.0754 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.6708 KRW

2025 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 215.0877. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 195.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0123 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.3693 to the December average rate of 211.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 215.0877 was up 0.55% compared to the 2024 peak of 213.9177, 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 1,075,439 KRW
2024 Average 986,575 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 975,377 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,061.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

213.2912
196.0527
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 206.1602, compared to 205.1814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 206.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 205.1814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 9.8129 KRW (High: 214.6442 / Low: 204.8313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9121 KRW (High: 204.4695 / Low: 199.5575).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8129
August Spread (Stable) ±4.9121

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.1322 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 211.0157) against the same month in 2024 (average: 192.8531), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1626 (+9.42%).

2025 Avg (March) 211.0157
2024 Avg (March) 192.8531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 213.3768 206.8143 210.3693
February 211.6785 206.5084 209.0133
March 215.0877 208.8568 211.0157
April 214.6442 204.8313 208.1029
May 207.1497 197.5658 200.9707
June 200.2705 195.0754 197.4893
July 201.7984 196.2397 199.5443
August 204.4695 199.5575 201.1049
September 204.7396 199.4080 201.7162
October 208.5535 203.1415 205.8843
November 213.3462 206.2267 210.9842
December 214.4328 207.2338 211.8547