YEARLY HIGH
106.0428 KRW
YEARLY LOW
86.7744 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.2509 KRW

2023 SCR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 106.0428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 86.7744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2684 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.8171 to the December average rate of 96.9063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 106.0428 was down 4.71% compared to the 2022 peak of 111.2856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 530,214 KRW
2022 Average 477,445 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 433,872 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,342.07 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

102.5078
90.8452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 95.7004, compared to 98.8013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.7004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.8013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 14.6822 KRW (High: 101.4566 / Low: 86.7744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4815 KRW (High: 100.4711 / Low: 96.9896).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.6822
August Spread (Stable) ±3.4815

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.8228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 101.3591) against the same month in 2022 (average: 106.9883), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6292 (-5.26%).

2023 Avg (October) 101.3591
2022 Avg (October) 106.9883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.3689 86.9668 91.8171
February 101.4566 86.7744 94.5227
March 101.3130 92.5328 97.0130
April 102.4941 93.2193 97.8649
May 102.1187 94.2111 98.4039
June 100.8284 89.6646 94.5811
July 100.2074 90.1022 96.1907
August 100.4711 96.9896 98.9812
September 104.7453 97.0415 101.5359
October 106.0428 97.8987 101.3591
November 101.6621 93.8435 97.8346
December 102.0122 92.6332 96.9063