YEARLY HIGH
35.5479 KRW
YEARLY LOW
31.0794 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.6550 KRW

2023 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 35.5479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 31.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4685 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.4731 to the December average rate of 33.1378, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.5479 was up 1.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 35.1303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,739 KRW
2022 Average 157,186 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 155,397 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,342.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

35.4300
31.1134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 33.2824, compared to 34.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.2824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.4194 KRW (High: 34.0038 / Low: 31.5844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8296 KRW (High: 35.5127 / Low: 34.6830).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4194
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8296

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 1.1475 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 34.9628) against the same month in 2022 (average: 32.6551), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3077 (+7.07%).

2023 Avg (August) 34.9628
2022 Avg (August) 32.6551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.1334 31.0794 31.4731
February 34.0038 31.5844 32.7511
March 33.8815 32.9146 33.3835
April 34.8598 33.6472 34.0865
May 34.7537 33.7584 34.1563
June 35.1629 32.7899 33.8443
July 35.1257 33.1945 33.9636
August 35.5479 34.0691 34.9628
September 35.5127 34.6830 35.0703
October 35.1260 33.4865 34.0889
November 33.7217 32.4467 32.9414
December 33.6606 32.3929 33.1378