YEARLY HIGH
30.3653 KRW
YEARLY LOW
19.2969 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8589 KRW

2019 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 30.3653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 19.2969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0684 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.9981 to the December average rate of 19.6001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 30.3653 was down 47.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 57.7188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,826 KRW
2018 Average 208,957 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 96,484 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,342.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

31.0395
18.5430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 27.7511, compared to 21.9668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.7511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.8827 KRW (High: 27.0675 / Low: 20.1848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3758 KRW (High: 19.7506 / Low: 19.3748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.8827
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 4.2596 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 29.9981) against the same month in 2018 (average: 56.1093), the exchange rate shifted by -26.1111 (-46.54%).

2019 Avg (January) 29.9981
2018 Avg (January) 56.1093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3653 29.6016 29.9981
February 30.2052 28.3092 29.2973
March 28.3991 25.9733 27.4625
April 27.4199 25.2889 26.5338
May 26.8504 25.8952 26.3694
June 27.2961 26.2678 26.8451
July 28.3487 26.9386 27.7620
August 27.0675 20.1848 23.5024
September 21.6418 20.3376 21.1136
October 20.9466 19.5339 20.2382
November 19.7506 19.3748 19.5843
December 19.9225 19.2969 19.6001