YEARLY HIGH
13.0624 KRW
YEARLY LOW
10.2080 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7507 KRW

2013 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 13.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 10.2080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8543 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2779 to the December average rate of 10.6699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.0624 was down 9.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 14.3957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,312 KRW
2012 Average 66,072 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 51,040 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,271.74 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.1269
10.3986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 12.5545, compared to 10.9469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.1663 KRW (High: 11.5957 / Low: 10.4294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1888 KRW (High: 10.7752 / Low: 10.5865).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1663
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 12.8996) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.7458), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8463 (-6.16%).

2013 Avg (April) 12.8996
2012 Avg (April) 13.7458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7706 12.0428 12.2779
February 12.8478 12.4436 12.6240
March 12.8905 12.3501 12.6739
April 13.0624 12.7414 12.8996
May 12.7616 12.4900 12.6607
June 12.4923 11.9437 12.1908
July 12.0326 11.5528 11.7809
August 11.5957 10.4294 11.1517
September 10.8365 10.2080 10.6260
October 10.9397 10.7364 10.8214
November 10.7657 10.5503 10.6314
December 10.7752 10.5865 10.6699