2019 AFN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7057 KRW

YEARLY LOW

14.1890 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.9604 KRW

2019 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 15.7057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 14.1890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5167 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8470 to the December average rate of 14.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 15.7057 was down 10.49% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.5466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,529 KRW

2018 Average 76,033 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 70,945 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,583.38 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.4877

14.5471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 14.8739, compared to 15.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.7946 KRW (High: 14.9837 / Low: 14.1890). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2487 KRW (High: 15.1185 / Low: 14.8697).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7946

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2487

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 15.4093) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.4176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-0.05%).

2019 Avg (August) 15.4093

2018 Avg (August) 15.4176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.9899	14.7387	14.8470
February	15.1185	14.8697	14.9906
March	15.1587	14.8816	15.0243
April	15.0121	14.5455	14.7856
May	15.1747	14.6900	14.9704
June	14.9837	14.1890	14.6255
July	14.8907	14.2197	14.6558
August	15.7057	15.0480	15.4093
September	15.5770	15.0544	15.2635
October	15.4328	14.8910	15.1120
November	15.0895	14.7620	14.9190
December	15.1482	14.7599	14.9216