YEARLY HIGH
34.5299 IRR
YEARLY LOW
31.0555 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.3415 IRR

2023 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 34.5299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 31.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4744 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.7541 to the December average rate of 32.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 34.5299 was down 3.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.6296, 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 172,649,363 IRR
2022 Average 164,120,397 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 155,277,505 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,371,857.75 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.0006
31.0429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR 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 32.5856, compared to 32.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.5329 IRR (High: 34.5299 / Low: 31.9970). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4916 IRR (High: 31.5471 / Low: 31.0555).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.5329
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9323 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 33.0033) against the same month in 2022 (average: 35.2749), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2716 (-6.44%).

2023 Avg (February) 33.0033
2022 Avg (February) 35.2749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3077 32.7496 33.7541
February 34.5299 31.9970 33.0033
March 32.6251 31.8840 32.3079
April 32.4549 31.5167 31.9795
May 32.1683 31.4682 31.8336
June 33.3216 31.9444 32.6350
July 33.4014 32.0975 32.8785
August 32.8157 31.4900 31.9463
September 32.0452 31.1967 31.6774
October 31.5471 31.0555 31.2894
November 32.8102 31.3179 32.3426
December 32.8139 32.0834 32.4506