YEARLY HIGH
309.5627 KRW
YEARLY LOW
280.3889 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.9540 KRW

2013 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 309.5627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 280.3889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.1738 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.0867 to the December average rate of 281.7002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 309.5627 was down 2.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 316.0040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,547,814 KRW
2012 Average 1,501,811 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,401,945 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,868.82 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

304.8407
279.5965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 294.4754, compared to 289.4325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.4754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.4325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 12.2497 KRW (High: 301.6846 / Low: 289.4349). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7217 KRW (High: 283.1106 / Low: 280.3889).

May Spread (Volatile) ±12.2497
December Spread (Stable) ±2.7217

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.3877 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3877

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 302.7370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 310.5373), the exchange rate shifted by -7.8003 (-2.51%).

2013 Avg (June) 302.7370
2012 Avg (June) 310.5373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 290.1597 280.9041 284.0867
February 292.4818 287.4969 290.0154
March 298.3501 289.3315 294.2327
April 303.9519 294.7091 299.1686
May 301.6846 289.4349 296.6118
June 309.5627 298.0607 302.7370
July 305.8577 296.3827 300.3165
August 299.6369 295.9348 297.5824
September 295.9259 286.3916 289.1947
October 286.7767 282.1317 284.4918
November 285.7905 281.4439 283.3097
December 283.1106 280.3889 281.7002