YEARLY HIGH
740.9398 KRW
YEARLY LOW
636.6343 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
692.8120 KRW

2020 AZN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 740.9398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 636.6343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 104.3055 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 684.9200 to the December average rate of 642.7133, 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 740.9398 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 715.2731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,704,699 KRW
2019 Average 3,422,140 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,183,172 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 521,527.31 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

730.0182
634.7765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 708.3895, compared to 677.2344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.1551 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 708.3895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 677.2344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 44.9281 KRW (High: 740.9398 / Low: 696.0117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1058 KRW (High: 701.5507 / Low: 693.4449).

March Spread (Volatile) ±44.9281
August Spread (Stable) ±8.1058

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 19.7314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.7314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 714.3689) against the same month in 2019 (average: 665.3305), the exchange rate shifted by +49.0384 (+7.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 714.3689
2019 Avg (March) 665.3305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 702.4787 678.3788 684.9200
February 715.8003 692.4816 701.8548
March 740.9398 696.0117 714.3689
April 726.4640 711.0191 718.1841
May 728.9398 716.3700 722.0814
June 718.3906 699.4185 708.9279
July 707.9295 698.7665 704.3510
August 701.5507 693.4449 697.3675
September 700.0117 683.4655 691.8671
October 685.0866 662.8164 672.1357
November 667.6388 649.0631 654.9719
December 651.5184 636.6343 642.7133