YEARLY HIGH
88.3159 KRW
YEARLY LOW
79.5752 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.9747 KRW

2023 MVR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MVR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 88.3159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 79.5752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7407 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.7680 to the December average rate of 84.6578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 88.3159 was down 5.91% compared to the 2022 peak of 93.8591, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 441,580 KRW
2022 Average 418,780 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 397,876 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,703.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

88.4510
80.0696
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 84.3394, compared to 85.6101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.3394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.6101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 6.4925 KRW (High: 86.0677 / Low: 79.5752). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3764 KRW (High: 88.3159 / Low: 86.9395).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.4925
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3764

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.7058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 87.7525) against the same month in 2022 (average: 92.5096), the exchange rate shifted by -4.7571 (-5.14%).

2023 Avg (October) 87.7525
2022 Avg (October) 92.5096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.0243 80.0445 80.7680
February 86.0677 79.5752 83.3553
March 86.3779 83.8737 84.8855
April 87.3846 84.7529 86.0503
May 87.4993 85.6143 86.5399
June 86.4399 82.5485 84.4372
July 85.9765 82.1617 83.5762
August 87.4723 83.9453 86.1048
September 87.8526 85.6159 86.5223
October 88.3159 86.9395 87.7525
November 87.6639 83.4032 85.0467
December 85.8410 83.5109 84.6578