YEARLY HIGH
2.5931 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.2795 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4253 KRW

2019 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.5931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.2795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3136 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3081 to the December average rate of 2.4508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.5931 was up 9.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,965 KRW
2018 Average 11,394 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 11,397 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,567.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5676
2.2762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.3670, compared to 2.4836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0930 KRW (High: 2.5382 / Low: 2.4453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 KRW (High: 2.3140 / Low: 2.2808).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0350 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.5433) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2171 (+9.33%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.5433
2018 Avg (August) 2.3263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3357 2.2795 2.3081
February 2.3140 2.2808 2.3005
March 2.3461 2.2989 2.3238
April 2.4178 2.3276 2.3582
May 2.4932 2.4218 2.4603
June 2.4871 2.4191 2.4513
July 2.4930 2.4260 2.4707
August 2.5931 2.5119 2.5433
September 2.5492 2.4734 2.5083
October 2.5382 2.4453 2.4809
November 2.4771 2.4165 2.4478
December 2.4929 2.4113 2.4508