2023 BWP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 102.3818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 94.3848.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9969 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 97.2743 to the December average rate of 96.3608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 102.3818 was down 5.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 108.7557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 98.2485, compared to 97.3749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8735 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 5.7510 KRW (High: 101.6112 / Low: 95.8602). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9592 KRW (High: 99.1841 / Low: 97.2249).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.2256 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 100.6914) against the same month in 2022 (average: 105.6880), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9966 (-4.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 99.9036 | 95.7735 | 97.2743 |
| February | 99.2365 | 95.3441 | 97.8012 |
| March | 100.4224 | 97.9167 | 98.7317 |
| April | 102.3818 | 99.0826 | 100.6914 |
| May | 101.6112 | 95.8602 | 98.6089 |
| June | 98.6131 | 94.4153 | 96.3833 |
| July | 98.8557 | 95.6993 | 97.0679 |
| August | 99.0624 | 96.7818 | 98.0899 |
| September | 99.0614 | 96.6287 | 97.7450 |
| October | 99.1841 | 97.2249 | 98.3103 |
| November | 98.8113 | 95.2584 | 96.6757 |
| December | 97.0138 | 94.3848 | 96.3608 |