YEARLY HIGH
2.5769 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.0762 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4420 KRW

2020 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 2.5769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5007 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4350 to the December average rate of 2.2489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5769 was down 0.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5931, 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 12,885 KRW
2019 Average 12,131 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,381 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,503.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5697
2.2197
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 2.4938, compared to 2.3902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.2269 KRW (High: 2.3031 / Low: 2.0762). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 KRW (High: 2.4800 / Low: 2.4513).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2269
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 2.5405) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0802 (+3.26%).

2020 Avg (May) 2.5405
2019 Avg (May) 2.4603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4987 2.3989 2.4350
February 2.5481 2.4626 2.4975
March 2.5737 2.4198 2.4921
April 2.5717 2.4213 2.4958
May 2.5769 2.5149 2.5405
June 2.5300 2.4649 2.5017
July 2.5025 2.4701 2.4899
August 2.4800 2.4513 2.4652
September 2.4745 2.4160 2.4457
October 2.4218 2.3430 2.3760
November 2.3601 2.2944 2.3153
December 2.3031 2.0762 2.2489