YEARLY HIGH
12.2852 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.9981 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2308 KRW

2013 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 12.2852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.9981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2871 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9539 to the December average rate of 10.1982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.2852 was down 18.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 15.1233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,142,601 KRW
2012 Average 7,060,980 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,999,065 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,143,536.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.1295
10.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 11.5668, compared to 10.8947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.7838 KRW (High: 11.9912 / Low: 11.2073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2562 KRW (High: 11.5462 / Low: 11.2900).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7838
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4659 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 11.9539) against the same month in 2012 (average: 14.8483), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8943 (-19.49%).

2013 Avg (January) 11.9539
2012 Avg (January) 14.8483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2852 11.7513 11.9539
February 11.8578 11.5109 11.6836
March 11.8377 11.3760 11.6416
April 11.9912 11.2073 11.4627
May 11.3044 10.8298 11.0177
June 11.9676 11.2272 11.6413
July 11.4554 11.1505 11.2987
August 11.5462 11.2900 11.4060
September 11.2941 10.8294 10.9401
October 11.0769 10.7921 10.9055
November 10.8151 10.3341 10.6197
December 10.4014 9.9981 10.1982