YEARLY HIGH
592.0361 KRW
YEARLY LOW
532.6968 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
558.2333 KRW

2014 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 592.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 532.6968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.3393 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 572.4730 to the December average rate of 562.5493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 592.0361 was down 9.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 654.4949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,960,180 KRW
2013 Average 3,057,323 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,663,484 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,696.64 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

580.3221
538.0722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 565.6111, compared to 550.8554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.7556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 565.6111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 550.8554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 26.6037 KRW (High: 568.0737 / Low: 541.4700). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5556 KRW (High: 578.0949 / Low: 569.5392).

November Spread (Volatile) ±26.6037
February Spread (Stable) ±8.5556

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.3482 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.3482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 576.8013) against the same month in 2013 (average: 631.3438), the exchange rate shifted by -54.5425 (-8.64%).

2014 Avg (March) 576.8013
2013 Avg (March) 631.3438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 582.1861 565.9030 572.4730
February 578.0949 569.5392 573.1206
March 592.0361 570.2447 576.8013
April 577.4224 555.3416 569.5573
May 563.0620 546.0215 553.2091
June 552.0483 542.5659 548.5052
July 566.1435 547.7125 554.3663
August 559.4176 539.3790 551.6678
September 553.8385 535.0865 543.3632
October 548.1498 532.6968 541.5931
November 568.0737 541.4700 551.5931
December 574.5744 554.4537 562.5493