2013 HKD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 149.6549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 135.6444.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0104 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.4182 to the December average rate of 136.2502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 149.6549 was down 1.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 152.6549, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
HKD 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 142.3364, compared to 139.9792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3572 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 5.8477 KRW (High: 145.7217 / Low: 139.8740). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2790 KRW (High: 136.9235 / Low: 135.6444).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.0380 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 146.3067) against the same month in 2012 (average: 150.0891), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7824 (-2.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 140.3002 | 135.8477 | 137.4182 |
| February | 141.4420 | 139.0839 | 140.2386 |
| March | 144.1178 | 139.9289 | 142.2181 |
| April | 146.7823 | 142.4026 | 144.5209 |
| May | 145.7217 | 139.8740 | 143.3156 |
| June | 149.6549 | 144.0077 | 146.3067 |
| July | 147.8988 | 143.2921 | 145.2034 |
| August | 144.8866 | 143.1258 | 143.9057 |
| September | 143.1359 | 138.4944 | 139.8677 |
| October | 138.6952 | 136.4797 | 137.5944 |
| November | 138.2422 | 136.1698 | 137.0539 |
| December | 136.9235 | 135.6444 | 136.2502 |