2013 TOP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 654.4949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 565.7763.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.7186 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 614.2812 to the December average rate of 568.7295, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 654.4949 was down 4.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 681.8656, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TOP 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 631.6637, compared to 591.5989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.0648 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 33.2376 KRW (High: 649.6257 / Low: 616.3881). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9869 KRW (High: 572.7633 / Low: 565.7763).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 24.8843 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 644.1898) against the same month in 2012 (average: 667.3824), the exchange rate shifted by -23.1926 (-3.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 630.8323 | 606.3078 | 614.2812 |
| February | 634.9082 | 624.0397 | 628.9068 |
| March | 638.8902 | 622.5425 | 631.3438 |
| April | 654.4949 | 634.7142 | 644.1898 |
| May | 648.8735 | 623.2027 | 636.0368 |
| June | 649.6257 | 616.3881 | 635.2238 |
| July | 617.3736 | 604.2087 | 610.3395 |
| August | 612.5444 | 599.1480 | 602.8064 |
| September | 599.9008 | 577.2483 | 590.2972 |
| October | 599.4408 | 584.8422 | 591.6089 |
| November | 595.4877 | 569.4502 | 585.8118 |
| December | 572.7633 | 565.7763 | 568.7295 |