2013 KRW to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KRW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KRW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.5155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0643.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4512 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5010 to the December average rate of 1.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5155 was up 0.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KRW to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3983, compared to 1.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0979 SOS (High: 1.3870 / Low: 1.2891). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 SOS (High: 1.1903 / Low: 1.1747).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0768 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.5010) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0752 (+5.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5155 | 1.4643 | 1.5010 |
| February | 1.4821 | 1.4436 | 1.4652 |
| March | 1.4893 | 1.4091 | 1.4405 |
| April | 1.4160 | 1.3686 | 1.3813 |
| May | 1.3870 | 1.2891 | 1.3392 |
| June | 1.2998 | 1.2209 | 1.2624 |
| July | 1.2495 | 1.2154 | 1.2333 |
| August | 1.2247 | 1.1738 | 1.1977 |
| September | 1.1903 | 1.1747 | 1.1808 |
| October | 1.1725 | 1.1562 | 1.1638 |
| November | 1.1602 | 1.1334 | 1.1483 |
| December | 1.1353 | 1.0643 | 1.1035 |