YEARLY HIGH
1883.3060 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1599.6769 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1729.6015 KRW

2015 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 1883.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 1599.6769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 283.6291 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1650.8503 to the December average rate of 1758.3926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1883.3060 was up 5.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 1793.6896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,416,530 KRW
2014 Average 8,670,933 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,998,385 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,418,145.66 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1857.0583
1602.3175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1675.3317, compared to 1783.8713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 108.5396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1675.3317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1783.8713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 94.9250 KRW (High: 1725.3610 / Low: 1630.4360). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.2778 KRW (High: 1846.5899 / Low: 1798.3121).

May Spread (Volatile) ±94.9250
September Spread (Stable) ±48.2778

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 61.9803 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.9803

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 1835.8299) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1711.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +124.5702 (+7.28%).

2015 Avg (August) 1835.8299
2014 Avg (August) 1711.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1709.1004 1620.4550 1650.8503
February 1716.8480 1654.8350 1688.1569
March 1696.7823 1637.0738 1666.3037
April 1649.6052 1599.6769 1623.5459
May 1725.3610 1630.4360 1687.1776
June 1767.3926 1692.4782 1735.9559
July 1826.0575 1743.1641 1781.2624
August 1883.3060 1805.9153 1835.8299
September 1846.5899 1798.3121 1818.5786
October 1787.8046 1730.7170 1756.5983
November 1781.5729 1722.3400 1752.5662
December 1796.7492 1731.8074 1758.3926