YEARLY HIGH
0.1000 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0814 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0892 JPY

2013 KRW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0837 to the December average rate of 0.0981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1000 was up 23.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0812, 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 500,094 JPY
2012 Average 354,699 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 406,994 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,099.86 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0995
0.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0865, compared to 0.0919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0058 JPY (High: 0.0892 / Low: 0.0834). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 JPY (High: 0.0886 / Low: 0.0866).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0981) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+25.87%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0981
2012 Avg (December) 0.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0851 0.0814 0.0837
February 0.0869 0.0843 0.0856
March 0.0879 0.0845 0.0859
April 0.0892 0.0834 0.0873
May 0.0923 0.0885 0.0908
June 0.0891 0.0836 0.0859
July 0.0897 0.0873 0.0885
August 0.0886 0.0866 0.0877
September 0.0923 0.0885 0.0914
October 0.0927 0.0903 0.0917
November 0.0968 0.0925 0.0942
December 0.1000 0.0961 0.0981