YEARLY HIGH
5.5932 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.9716 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2611 KRW

2015 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 5.5932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 4.9716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6216 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0645 to the December average rate of 5.4532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.5932 was up 7.48% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.2041, 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 27,966 KRW
2014 Average 24,496 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 24,858 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,107.82 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.5611
5.0041
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 5.1116, compared to 5.4106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2990 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.2452 KRW (High: 5.4896 / Low: 5.2444). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1060 KRW (High: 5.2236 / Low: 5.1176).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2452
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1882 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 5.5147) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.8157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6990 (+14.51%).

2015 Avg (September) 5.5147
2014 Avg (September) 4.8157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1573 5.0131 5.0645
February 5.1684 5.0616 5.1198
March 5.2763 5.1085 5.1769
April 5.1297 4.9716 5.0505
May 5.1703 5.0082 5.0790
June 5.2236 5.1176 5.1787
July 5.4392 5.2099 5.3230
August 5.5618 5.4014 5.4790
September 5.5932 5.4267 5.5147
October 5.4896 5.2444 5.3264
November 5.4548 5.2681 5.3672
December 5.5069 5.3810 5.4532