YEARLY HIGH
6.5233 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.8841 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1679 KRW

2013 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 6.5233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 5.8841.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6392 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0053 to the December average rate of 5.9319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5233 was down 1.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.6098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,617 KRW
2012 Average 31,589 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 29,421 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,195.96 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.4403
5.8857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.2248, compared to 6.1110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2466 KRW (High: 6.3753 / Low: 6.1287). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 KRW (High: 6.3259 / Low: 6.2476).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2466
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

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 0.1802 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 6.3941) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.5098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1157 (-1.78%).

2013 Avg (June) 6.3941
2012 Avg (June) 6.5098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1403 5.9445 6.0053
February 6.1822 6.0774 6.1289
March 6.3172 6.1163 6.2221
April 6.4364 6.2474 6.3301
May 6.3753 6.1287 6.2683
June 6.5233 6.3023 6.3941
July 6.4559 6.2405 6.3399
August 6.3259 6.2476 6.2852
September 6.2504 6.0358 6.1050
October 6.0664 5.9687 6.0180
November 6.0396 5.9437 5.9862
December 5.9870 5.8841 5.9319