YEARLY HIGH
10.3603 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.3197 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8889 KRW

2023 NPR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NPR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 10.3603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 9.3197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0406 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4909 to the December average rate of 9.7621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.3603 was down 6.22% compared to the 2022 peak of 11.0474, 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 51,802 KRW
2022 Average 51,346 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 46,598 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,203.19 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.2156
9.4250
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 9.8537, compared to 9.9240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.6777 KRW (High: 9.9974 / Low: 9.3197). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1545 KRW (High: 10.2114 / Low: 10.0569).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6777
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1545

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 0.3336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 10.0858) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.1373), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0516 (-0.51%).

2023 Avg (April) 10.0858
2022 Avg (April) 10.1373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6420 9.3949 9.4909
February 9.9974 9.3197 9.6842
March 10.1163 9.7909 9.9224
April 10.3603 9.9329 10.0858
May 10.2820 9.9164 10.0871
June 10.0915 9.6169 9.8519
July 10.0960 9.5680 9.7826
August 10.1007 9.7920 9.9899
September 10.1727 9.9286 10.0435
October 10.2114 10.0569 10.1497
November 10.1184 9.6664 9.8161
December 9.8752 9.6129 9.7621