YEARLY HIGH
18.4811 STD
YEARLY LOW
16.4071 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5384 STD

2014 KRW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KRW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 18.4811. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 16.4071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0740 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8917 to the December average rate of 18.0237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 18.4811 was up 4.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 17.6313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,405,641 STD
2013 Average 84,396,299 STD
Yearly Trough Low 82,035,747 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,369,893.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

18.5174
16.3807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to STD 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 17.0545, compared to 18.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9677 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.7353 STD (High: 18.3495 / Low: 17.6142). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2339 STD (High: 17.7957 / Low: 17.5618).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7353
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2915 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 18.3393) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.9387), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4006 (+8.27%).

2014 Avg (September) 18.3393
2013 Avg (September) 16.9387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1107 16.5661 16.8917
February 16.9044 16.4418 16.7553
March 16.7097 16.4071 16.5588
April 17.1626 16.7449 17.0219
May 17.6486 17.1275 17.4124
June 17.7957 17.5618 17.6870
July 17.8836 17.3172 17.6917
August 18.3495 17.6142 17.9528
September 18.4811 18.2182 18.3393
October 18.3980 18.0057 18.2086
November 18.2522 17.5340 17.9171
December 18.3979 17.6917 18.0237