YEARLY HIGH
155.3740 KRW
YEARLY LOW
139.6979 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
149.3396 KRW

2023 SVC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SVC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 155.3740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 139.6979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6761 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.0034 to the December average rate of 148.5806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 155.3740 was down 6.38% compared to the 2022 peak of 165.9604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 776,870 KRW
2022 Average 738,102 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 698,490 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,380.41 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

155.6785
140.7603
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 148.1252, compared to 150.5540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.1252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.5540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 11.4037 KRW (High: 151.1016 / Low: 139.6979). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3854 KRW (High: 155.3740 / Low: 152.9886).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.4037
October Spread (Stable) ±2.3854

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.9228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2023: 154.4353) against the same month in 2022 (average: 163.2514), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8161 (-5.40%).

2023 Avg (October) 154.4353
2022 Avg (October) 163.2514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.2260 140.5071 142.0034
February 151.1016 139.6979 146.2503
March 151.7100 147.2240 149.3812
April 154.9734 148.8052 151.1938
May 153.9146 150.1259 151.8373
June 151.2666 144.8341 148.0854
July 151.4016 144.5636 147.0366
August 153.5661 147.3067 151.2770
September 154.7909 150.6660 152.4818
October 155.3740 152.9886 154.4353
November 154.1655 147.3170 149.5124
December 150.5687 146.2325 148.5806