YEARLY HIGH
12.8951 KRW
YEARLY LOW
11.5433 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0603 KRW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,475 KRW
2020 Average 84,601 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 57,717 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,758.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

12.9209
11.5122
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4700
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1698

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2021 Avg (January) 12.8035
2020 Avg (January) 19.4596

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