2023 JPY to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 JPY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the JPY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 7.0370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 5.9347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1023 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9145 to the December average rate of 6.2656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.0370 was down 11.10% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.9159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
JPY to KPW 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 6.6799, compared to 6.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.4039 KPW (High: 6.9981 / Low: 6.5941). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1198 KPW (High: 6.0673 / Low: 5.9475).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1904 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.9145) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.8369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9223 (-11.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0370 | 6.7506 | 6.9145 |
| February | 6.9981 | 6.5941 | 6.7586 |
| March | 6.8834 | 6.5507 | 6.7386 |
| April | 6.8735 | 6.5979 | 6.7392 |
| May | 6.7116 | 6.3881 | 6.5596 |
| June | 6.4867 | 6.2156 | 6.3692 |
| July | 6.5186 | 6.2240 | 6.3767 |
| August | 6.3490 | 6.1413 | 6.2161 |
| September | 6.1558 | 6.0203 | 6.0891 |
| October | 6.0673 | 5.9475 | 6.0179 |
| November | 6.1200 | 5.9347 | 6.0082 |
| December | 6.3818 | 6.1097 | 6.2656 |