2021 ARS to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.8951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 11.5433.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3518 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8035 to the December average rate of 11.6296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.8951 was down 35.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 19.8670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.2601, compared to 11.8606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3995 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.4700 KRW (High: 12.3183 / Low: 11.8483). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1698 KRW (High: 11.7132 / Low: 11.5433).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3404 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 12.8035) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.4596), the exchange rate shifted by -6.6561 (-34.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8951 | 12.6774 | 12.8035 |
| February | 12.7539 | 12.3485 | 12.5385 |
| March | 12.6110 | 12.2393 | 12.4167 |
| April | 12.3183 | 11.8483 | 12.0763 |
| May | 12.0820 | 11.7112 | 11.9309 |
| June | 11.9104 | 11.6978 | 11.7946 |
| July | 11.9619 | 11.7897 | 11.9007 |
| August | 12.1193 | 11.7825 | 11.9451 |
| September | 12.0690 | 11.8046 | 11.9422 |
| October | 12.1067 | 11.7243 | 11.9209 |
| November | 12.0067 | 11.7179 | 11.8250 |
| December | 11.7132 | 11.5433 | 11.6296 |