YEARLY HIGH
161.8305 KRW
YEARLY LOW
145.8090 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.0493 KRW

2013 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 161.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 145.8090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0215 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.1695 to the December average rate of 146.9091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 161.8305 was down 3.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 168.2081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 809,153 KRW
2012 Average 789,763 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 729,045 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,107.65 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

159.1387
145.7974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 154.3146, compared to 151.7840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.3146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.7840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.6711 KRW (High: 157.3797 / Low: 149.7085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8127 KRW (High: 148.6217 / Low: 145.8090).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.6711
December Spread (Stable) ±2.8127

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 4.5300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 158.0012) against the same month in 2012 (average: 166.0995), the exchange rate shifted by -8.0982 (-4.88%).

2013 Avg (June) 158.0012
2012 Avg (June) 166.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 153.6337 148.0349 150.1695
February 155.0053 150.8566 153.3959
March 157.8046 152.8674 154.8092
April 157.7834 153.0043 155.3516
May 157.3797 149.7085 154.1602
June 161.8305 155.2333 158.0012
July 159.5959 156.5348 158.0269
August 158.0791 155.1242 156.6652
September 156.1390 150.4243 152.1352
October 151.1791 147.3891 149.0635
November 149.4833 146.2957 147.9040
December 148.6217 145.8090 146.9091