YEARLY HIGH
5.3971 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.8904 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0928 KRW

2013 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 5.3971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 4.8904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5067 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9562 to the December average rate of 4.9129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3971 was down 2.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,985 KRW
2012 Average 26,146 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 24,452 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,533.49 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.3102
4.8767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 5.1372, compared to 5.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0888 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2143 KRW (High: 5.2627 / Low: 5.0484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0464 KRW (High: 4.9368 / Low: 4.8904).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2143
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1456 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 5.2741) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.4280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1539 (-2.84%).

2013 Avg (June) 5.2741
2012 Avg (June) 5.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0645 4.8980 4.9562
February 5.1057 5.0247 5.0631
March 5.2053 5.0486 5.1350
April 5.3040 5.1409 5.2200
May 5.2627 5.0484 5.1745
June 5.3971 5.1956 5.2741
July 5.3366 5.1718 5.2398
August 5.2274 5.1615 5.1904
September 5.1622 4.9947 5.0448
October 5.0007 4.9213 4.9613
November 4.9855 4.9095 4.9411
December 4.9368 4.8904 4.9129