YEARLY HIGH
16.4943 STD
YEARLY LOW
14.9837 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6824 STD

2025 KRW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the KRW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 16.4943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 14.9837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5106 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3223 to the December average rate of 15.2080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 16.4943 was down 5.20% compared to the 2024 peak of 17.3990, 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 82,471,503 STD
2024 Average 81,736,153 STD
Yearly Trough Low 74,918,535 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,552,968.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

16.4296
15.0970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to STD 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 15.6427, compared to 15.7221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was May, with a trading range of 0.7993 STD (High: 16.3149 / Low: 15.5156). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2402 STD (High: 16.1488 / Low: 15.9086).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7993
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2025: 16.3185) against the same month in 2024 (average: 16.1289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1896 (+1.18%).

2025 Avg (June) 16.3185
2024 Avg (June) 16.1289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5868 15.1104 15.3223
February 15.5855 15.2428 15.4107
March 15.4350 15.1262 15.2836
April 15.7442 14.9837 15.4960
May 16.3149 15.5156 16.0248
June 16.4943 16.1113 16.3185
July 16.4345 15.9896 16.1598
August 16.1488 15.9086 16.0442
September 16.1622 15.8036 15.9844
October 15.8836 15.4844 15.6533
November 15.5951 15.0965 15.2829
December 15.5186 15.0576 15.2080