YEARLY HIGH
1.3370 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.1881 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2572 KRW

2015 KPW to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KPW to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.3370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 1.1881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1489 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2100 to the December average rate of 1.3033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3370 was up 7.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2433, 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 6,685 KRW
2014 Average 5,852 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,941 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3292
1.1957
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.2214, compared to 1.2931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0591 KRW (High: 1.3126 / Low: 1.2535). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 KRW (High: 1.2350 / Low: 1.2097).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0591
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.3181) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1676 (+14.57%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.3181
2014 Avg (September) 1.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2321 1.1976 1.2100
February 1.2350 1.2097 1.2235
March 1.2610 1.2207 1.2371
April 1.2256 1.1881 1.2068
May 1.2348 1.1964 1.2135
June 1.2482 1.2229 1.2373
July 1.3000 1.2448 1.2723
August 1.3288 1.2913 1.3094
September 1.3370 1.2969 1.3181
October 1.3126 1.2535 1.2731
November 1.3017 1.2593 1.2825
December 1.3148 1.2858 1.3033