YEARLY HIGH
630.7250 KRW
YEARLY LOW
541.9350 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
589.7562 KRW

2020 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 630.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 541.9350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.7900 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 583.0381 to the December average rate of 547.1097, 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 630.7250 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 608.8762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,153,625 KRW
2019 Average 2,913,097 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,709,675 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443,950.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

621.4280
540.3535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 603.0166, compared to 576.4958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.5208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 603.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 576.4958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 38.2450 KRW (High: 630.7250 / Low: 592.4800). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9000 KRW (High: 597.1950 / Low: 590.2950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±38.2450
August Spread (Stable) ±6.9000

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 16.7963 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 608.1065) against the same month in 2019 (average: 566.3626), the exchange rate shifted by +41.7439 (+7.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 608.1065
2019 Avg (March) 566.3626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 597.9850 577.4700 583.0381
February 609.3250 589.4750 597.4539
March 630.7250 592.4800 608.1065
April 618.4025 605.2550 611.3542
May 620.5100 609.8100 614.6718
June 611.5300 595.3800 603.4749
July 602.6250 594.8250 599.5788
August 597.1950 590.2950 593.6341
September 595.8850 581.8000 588.9518
October 583.1800 564.2225 572.1555
November 568.3276 552.5150 557.5448
December 554.6050 541.9350 547.1097