YEARLY HIGH
7.6424 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.8798 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3446 KRW

2023 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 7.6424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 6.8798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7627 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9906 to the December average rate of 7.3075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.6424 was down 6.26% compared to the 2022 peak of 8.1531, 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 38,212 KRW
2022 Average 36,282 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 34,399 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,813.34 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.6522
6.9305
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 7.2856, compared to 7.4036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.5530 KRW (High: 7.4327 / Low: 6.8798). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1191 KRW (High: 7.6424 / Low: 7.5233).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5530
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2364 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 7.5921) against the same month in 2022 (average: 8.0319), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4399 (-5.48%).

2023 Avg (October) 7.5921
2022 Avg (October) 8.0319

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1973 6.9061 6.9906
February 7.4327 6.8798 7.1908
March 7.4556 7.2353 7.3464
April 7.6159 7.3192 7.4399
May 7.5634 7.3887 7.4667
June 7.4489 7.1013 7.2795
July 7.4404 7.1152 7.2329
August 7.5504 7.2409 7.4400
September 7.6058 7.4142 7.4932
October 7.6424 7.5233 7.5921
November 7.5719 7.2274 7.3557
December 7.3940 7.1981 7.3075