2019 AWG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

676.5306 KRW

YEARLY LOW

609.8757 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

647.1027 KRW

2019 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 676.5306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 609.8757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.6549 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 622.5430 to the December average rate of 651.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 676.5306 was up 6.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 635.2236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,382,653 KRW

2018 Average 3,069,923 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,049,378 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,274.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

677.2696

617.5679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 636.3461, compared to 657.8593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.5132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 636.3461

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 657.8593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 23.1647 KRW (High: 663.6258 / Low: 640.4612). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9423 KRW (High: 627.4826 / Low: 619.5403).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.1647

February Spread (Stable) ±7.9423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.6515 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 672.2945) against the same month in 2018 (average: 625.5216), the exchange rate shifted by +46.7729 (+7.48%).

2019 Avg (August) 672.2945

2018 Avg (August) 625.5216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	629.4909	616.6692	622.5430
February	627.4826	619.5403	623.7768
March	632.6766	609.8757	628.6303
April	646.8106	628.9985	634.6260
May	663.6106	646.4022	656.8957
June	663.6258	640.4612	651.6049
July	659.6186	644.8611	653.9665
August	676.5306	664.1089	672.2945
September	674.3166	655.0360	663.6430
October	669.2089	647.0555	656.9774
November	656.5000	641.0854	649.1000
December	661.3667	641.5222	651.1743