YEARLY HIGH
0.8808 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.7972 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8431 CDF

2013 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.8808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.7972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0836 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8649 to the December average rate of 0.8739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8808 was up 1.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,404,089 CDF
2012 Average 4,086,044 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,985,908 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 418,180.76 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8801
0.8057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CDF 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 0.8350, compared to 0.8512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0331 CDF (High: 0.8459 / Low: 0.8128). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 CDF (High: 0.8520 / Low: 0.8397).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8739) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+1.55%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8739
2012 Avg (December) 0.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8725 0.8448 0.8649
February 0.8520 0.8397 0.8456
March 0.8504 0.8286 0.8389
April 0.8351 0.8054 0.8206
May 0.8459 0.8128 0.8279
June 0.8244 0.7972 0.8119
July 0.8320 0.8028 0.8183
August 0.8345 0.8183 0.8250
September 0.8624 0.8352 0.8532
October 0.8732 0.8600 0.8671
November 0.8758 0.8586 0.8697
December 0.8808 0.8683 0.8739