YEARLY HIGH
6.2058 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.5678 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8561 KRW

2025 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 6.2058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 5.5678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6379 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8350 to the December average rate of 6.1455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 6.2058 was up 4.88% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.9170, 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 31,029 KRW
2024 Average 27,248 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 27,839 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,189.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

6.1980
5.5670
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 5.7912, compared to 5.9210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.2923 KRW (High: 6.0519 / Low: 5.7595). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0885 KRW (High: 5.8310 / Low: 5.7425).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2923
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0885

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1642 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 6.1455) against the same month in 2024 (average: 5.7615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3840 (+6.66%).

2025 Avg (December) 6.1455
2024 Avg (December) 5.7615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9150 5.7399 5.8350
February 5.9122 5.7793 5.8276
March 5.9880 5.8498 5.9155
April 6.0519 5.7595 5.8568
May 5.8598 5.5990 5.6926
June 5.6910 5.5678 5.6195
July 5.7906 5.5978 5.7111
August 5.8310 5.7425 5.7797
September 5.8919 5.7551 5.8179
October 6.0234 5.8622 5.9582
November 6.1885 5.9906 6.1139
December 6.2058 6.0240 6.1455