YEARLY HIGH
700.8056 KRW
YEARLY LOW
602.1500 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
655.2767 KRW

2020 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 700.8056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 602.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 98.6556 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 647.8202 to the December average rate of 607.8997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 700.8056 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 676.5306, 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 3,504,028 KRW
2019 Average 3,236,327 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,010,750 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493,277.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

690.4586
600.3943
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 670.0114, compared to 640.5419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.4695 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 670.0114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 640.5419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 42.4944 KRW (High: 700.8056 / Low: 658.3111). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.6667 KRW (High: 663.5500 / Low: 655.8833).

March Spread (Volatile) ±42.4944
August Spread (Stable) ±7.6667

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 18.6476 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 675.6739) against the same month in 2019 (average: 628.6303), the exchange rate shifted by +47.0436 (+7.48%).

2020 Avg (March) 675.6739
2019 Avg (March) 628.6303

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 664.4278 641.6333 647.8202
February 677.0278 654.9722 663.8237
March 700.8056 658.3111 675.6739
April 687.1139 672.5056 679.2856
May 689.4556 677.5667 682.9532
June 679.4778 661.5333 670.5120
July 669.5833 660.9166 666.1719
August 663.5500 655.8833 659.5816
September 662.0944 646.4444 654.3759
October 647.9778 626.9139 635.7283
November 631.4751 613.9056 619.4942
December 616.2278 602.1500 607.8997