YEARLY HIGH
19.3848 KRW
YEARLY LOW
15.2557 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6516 KRW

2015 KGS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 19.3848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 15.2557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1291 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3527 to the December average rate of 15.4608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 19.3848 was down 10.58% compared to the 2014 peak of 21.6795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,924 KRW
2014 Average 98,553 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 76,279 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,645.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

19.1980
15.1210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 18.1354, compared to 17.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.7144 KRW (High: 18.3392 / Low: 16.6247). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3412 KRW (High: 15.5969 / Low: 15.2557).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7144
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.3165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 18.8583) against the same month in 2014 (average: 19.6785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8202 (-4.17%).

2015 Avg (August) 18.8583
2014 Avg (August) 19.6785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8283 18.0702 18.3527
February 18.4204 17.9299 18.1205
March 18.4355 17.2754 17.9366
April 17.7541 16.9695 17.2528
May 19.1146 17.8255 18.5266
June 19.1478 18.1422 18.6230
July 19.1534 18.0727 18.4255
August 19.3848 17.9748 18.8583
September 18.3392 16.6247 17.5418
October 17.1568 16.3878 16.6311
November 16.5052 15.4484 16.0900
December 15.5969 15.2557 15.4608