YEARLY HIGH
298.1467 KRW
YEARLY LOW
269.0544 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.8434 KRW

2014 SAR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 298.1467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 269.0544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0924 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 284.2161 to the December average rate of 294.2625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 298.1467 was down 3.69% compared to the 2013 peak of 309.5627, 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 1,490,734 KRW
2013 Average 1,459,759 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,345,272 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,461.85 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

296.5186
269.4456
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 279.7765, compared to 281.9103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 279.7765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 281.9103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 11.2790 KRW (High: 296.9321 / Low: 285.6531). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2678 KRW (High: 275.4120 / Low: 272.1442).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.2790
May Spread (Stable) ±3.2678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.3507 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 294.2625) against the same month in 2013 (average: 281.7002), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5623 (+4.46%).

2014 Avg (December) 294.2625
2013 Avg (December) 281.7002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.4706 280.5574 284.2161
February 289.0474 282.9849 285.7827
March 287.9943 283.4032 285.4777
April 282.9546 275.2796 278.1269
May 275.4120 272.1442 273.3538
June 273.3516 270.0109 271.7017
July 277.1417 269.0544 272.3250
August 276.5707 270.4989 273.2713
September 280.8601 270.2620 276.0633
October 285.9325 279.3534 283.1138
November 296.9321 285.6531 292.4259
December 298.1467 290.3500 294.2625