YEARLY HIGH
181.4914 KRW
YEARLY LOW
162.0356 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.1070 KRW

2025 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 181.4914. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 162.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.4557 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.4344 to the December average rate of 179.0587, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 181.4914 was up 2.92% compared to the 2024 peak of 176.3373, 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 907,457 KRW
2024 Average 809,646 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 810,178 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,278.64 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

180.6044
162.0567
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 169.9807, compared to 172.2333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.9807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 172.2333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 9.3183 KRW (High: 178.8131 / Low: 169.4948). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6035 KRW (High: 170.3828 / Low: 167.7793).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.3183
August Spread (Stable) ±2.6035

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.8692 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 179.0587) against the same month in 2024 (average: 171.9425), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1162 (+4.14%).

2025 Avg (December) 179.0587
2024 Avg (December) 171.9425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 175.8914 169.2724 172.4344
February 173.3481 169.3899 171.2968
March 176.6076 171.0227 173.2235
April 178.8131 169.4948 172.5982
May 172.3990 163.5454 166.7291
June 165.6126 162.0356 163.6023
July 169.0311 162.6250 165.9819
August 170.3828 167.7793 168.8545
September 171.4435 167.7772 169.5662
October 174.9770 170.2372 172.8438
November 179.1785 173.4497 177.0946
December 181.4914 176.5305 179.0587