YEARLY HIGH
0.8919 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.8043 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8550 KPW

2014 KRW to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KRW to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.8919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.8043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0876 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8444 to the December average rate of 0.8149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.8919 was up 4.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8559, 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 4,459,390 KPW
2013 Average 4,112,608 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 4,021,424 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437,966.12 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.8900
0.8081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KPW 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 0.8581, compared to 0.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0337 KPW (High: 0.8879 / Low: 0.8542). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 KPW (High: 0.8817 / Low: 0.8713).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 0.8813) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0821 (+10.27%).

2014 Avg (July) 0.8813
2013 Avg (July) 0.7992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8553 0.8319 0.8444
February 0.8480 0.8302 0.8397
March 0.8467 0.8332 0.8406
April 0.8717 0.8481 0.8628
May 0.8817 0.8713 0.8779
June 0.8887 0.8779 0.8832
July 0.8919 0.8659 0.8813
August 0.8871 0.8676 0.8782
September 0.8879 0.8542 0.8693
October 0.8574 0.8393 0.8474
November 0.8396 0.8079 0.8203
December 0.8259 0.8043 0.8149