YEARLY HIGH
76.5138 KRW
YEARLY LOW
64.6973 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.2220 KRW

2023 MDL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MDL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 76.5138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 64.6973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8165 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.4290 to the December average rate of 73.9244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 76.5138 was up 2.44% compared to the 2022 peak of 74.6897, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 382,569 KRW
2022 Average 342,074 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 323,487 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,082.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

75.8167
64.4847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to KRW 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 70.6915, compared to 73.7526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.6915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.7526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 4.9397 KRW (High: 70.0194 / Low: 65.0797). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2372 KRW (High: 74.9084 / Low: 73.6712).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.9397
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2372

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 2.3621 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 74.8724) against the same month in 2022 (average: 68.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2517 (+9.11%).

2023 Avg (August) 74.8724
2022 Avg (August) 68.6207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.8102 64.6973 65.4290
February 70.0194 65.0797 68.1796
March 71.3852 68.8380 70.1453
April 74.9369 71.3802 73.2695
May 75.7267 73.9642 74.7439
June 74.0036 71.1485 72.3818
July 74.3744 70.0430 71.8210
August 76.5138 72.6444 74.8724
September 74.9084 73.6712 74.2116
October 75.1691 73.8199 74.4754
November 74.4108 72.1133 73.2106
December 74.8364 72.5624 73.9244