2023 SBD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 161.8203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 148.2519.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5684 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.3486 to the December average rate of 153.8786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 161.8203 was down 8.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 176.8209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 156.4400, compared to 156.5768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1368 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 12.3276 KRW (High: 160.5795 / Low: 148.2519). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8669 KRW (High: 161.4898 / Low: 158.6230).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.2383 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 159.4846) against the same month in 2022 (average: 156.3451), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1395 (+2.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 154.8012 | 148.9445 | 150.3486 |
| February | 160.5795 | 148.2519 | 155.4325 |
| March | 161.0748 | 156.3281 | 158.5887 |
| April | 161.5357 | 157.1067 | 159.3659 |
| May | 161.8203 | 157.6906 | 159.4846 |
| June | 158.8563 | 152.1446 | 155.4199 |
| July | 158.0048 | 151.2476 | 153.6110 |
| August | 160.6207 | 154.0725 | 158.1639 |
| September | 161.6476 | 157.2559 | 158.8049 |
| October | 161.4898 | 158.6230 | 160.1205 |
| November | 160.1491 | 151.9837 | 154.8822 |
| December | 155.5276 | 151.9665 | 153.8786 |