YEARLY HIGH
140.9613 KRW
YEARLY LOW
120.2636 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.5360 KRW

2013 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 140.9613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 120.2636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6977 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.3854 to the December average rate of 121.3946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 140.9613 was down 9.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 156.4938, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 704,807 KRW
2012 Average 738,197 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 601,318 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,488.40 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

138.9969
119.7943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 134.6756, compared to 126.3965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.6756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.3965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 6.0515 KRW (High: 136.2875 / Low: 130.2359). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6792 KRW (High: 126.3188 / Low: 124.6397).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0515
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6792

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2685 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 137.3967) against the same month in 2012 (average: 152.6861), the exchange rate shifted by -15.2894 (-10.01%).

2013 Avg (April) 137.3967
2012 Avg (April) 152.6861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.8337 132.4141 134.3854
February 136.9854 134.4891 135.7653
March 135.7258 133.0328 134.3110
April 140.9613 135.0537 137.3967
May 136.2875 130.2359 134.1282
June 134.5212 129.8577 132.0668
July 132.5260 130.3762 131.3664
August 131.4081 127.2141 129.8607
September 128.9334 125.4891 126.8118
October 126.3188 124.6397 125.8585
November 123.9418 122.1806 123.0871
December 122.5424 120.2636 121.3946