YEARLY HIGH
0.1170 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0962 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1085 JPY

2013 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0990 to the December average rate of 0.1151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1170 was up 21.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585 JPY
2012 Average 444 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 481 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.98 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1167
0.0974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to JPY 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 0.1062, compared to 0.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0072 JPY (High: 0.1108 / Low: 0.1035). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 JPY (High: 0.1042 / Low: 0.1023).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+23.65%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1151
2012 Avg (December) 0.0931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1016 0.0962 0.0990
February 0.1042 0.1023 0.1034
March 0.1071 0.1035 0.1053
April 0.1108 0.1035 0.1088
May 0.1144 0.1082 0.1122
June 0.1118 0.1046 0.1084
July 0.1126 0.1087 0.1108
August 0.1100 0.1070 0.1087
September 0.1113 0.1090 0.1102
October 0.1097 0.1076 0.1087
November 0.1138 0.1092 0.1112
December 0.1170 0.1132 0.1151