YEARLY HIGH
3.9574 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.3405 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7035 KRW

2023 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 3.9574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.3405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6169 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3949 to the December average rate of 3.7231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.9574 was up 2.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.8782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,957,383 KRW
2022 Average 3,478,943 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,340,511 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 616,871.93 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.9229
3.3469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 3.6849, compared to 3.7221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2725 KRW (High: 3.7021 / Low: 3.4297). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0705 KRW (High: 3.7644 / Low: 3.6939).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2725
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0705

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0848 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 3.8585) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2909 (+8.15%).

2023 Avg (April) 3.8585
2022 Avg (April) 3.5676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4784 3.3405 3.3949
February 3.7021 3.4297 3.5614
March 3.7325 3.5014 3.6297
April 3.9574 3.7068 3.8585
May 3.9573 3.7868 3.8749
June 3.8734 3.6955 3.7901
July 3.8522 3.6290 3.7465
August 3.8171 3.6129 3.7502
September 3.7276 3.6202 3.6836
October 3.7540 3.6516 3.7001
November 3.7879 3.6716 3.7290
December 3.7644 3.6939 3.7231