YEARLY HIGH
1.2544 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.1353 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1870 KRW

2013 CDF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CDF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.2544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.1353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1191 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1563 to the December average rate of 1.1443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2544 was down 3.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,272 KRW
2012 Average 6,123 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,677 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 595.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2406
1.1356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.1983, compared to 1.1757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0481 KRW (High: 1.2303 / Low: 1.1822). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 KRW (High: 1.1517 / Low: 1.1353).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.2318) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0388 (-3.05%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.2318
2012 Avg (June) 1.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1837 1.1461 1.1563
February 1.1910 1.1736 1.1826
March 1.2069 1.1759 1.1921
April 1.2417 1.1975 1.2187
May 1.2303 1.1822 1.2080
June 1.2544 1.2130 1.2318
July 1.2457 1.2019 1.2222
August 1.2221 1.1983 1.2122
September 1.1973 1.1595 1.1722
October 1.1628 1.1453 1.1533
November 1.1647 1.1418 1.1498
December 1.1517 1.1353 1.1443