YEARLY HIGH
373.5416 KRW
YEARLY LOW
335.2772 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.4991 KRW

2023 QAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 373.5416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 335.2772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2645 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.9916 to the December average rate of 357.0811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 373.5416 was down 5.87% compared to the 2022 peak of 396.8310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,867,708 KRW
2022 Average 1,772,497 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,676,386 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,322.27 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

373.6260
338.0249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 355.4551, compared to 361.5430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 355.4551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 361.5430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 26.9858 KRW (High: 362.2629 / Low: 335.2772). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9990 KRW (High: 373.5416 / Low: 367.5426).

February Spread (Volatile) ±26.9858
October Spread (Stable) ±5.9990

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 11.6251 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.6251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 370.6593) against the same month in 2022 (average: 392.0648), the exchange rate shifted by -21.4056 (-5.46%).

2023 Avg (October) 370.6593
2022 Avg (October) 392.0648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 351.1354 336.1812 340.9916
February 362.2629 335.2772 350.9330
March 364.1582 350.7952 357.8791
April 371.8140 355.6538 362.5307
May 369.0154 360.9889 364.7095
June 363.4702 348.1455 355.6868
July 361.5218 347.2712 352.9901
August 369.0668 354.1334 363.2243
September 371.9608 361.6060 366.2689
October 373.5416 367.5426 370.6593
November 369.8482 353.7737 359.0342
December 361.8951 353.2185 357.0811