2020 BGN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

725.0954 KRW

YEARLY LOW

655.3782 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

687.5885 KRW

2020 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 725.0954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 655.3782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.7172 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 661.9521 to the December average rate of 680.8969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 725.0954 was up 3.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 698.3086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,625,477 KRW

2019 Average 3,333,998 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,276,891 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,585.78 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

723.8061

656.3290

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 679.3349, compared to 695.8420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.5071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 679.3349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 695.8420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 33.0372 KRW (High: 722.2134 / Low: 689.1762). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1081 KRW (High: 680.9935 / Low: 669.8854).

July Spread (Volatile) ±33.0372

November Spread (Stable) ±11.1081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 20.9822 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 718.1830) against the same month in 2019 (average: 688.4124), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7706 (+4.32%).

2020 Avg (August) 718.1830

2019 Avg (August) 688.4124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	677.3539	657.1720	661.9521
February	682.4771	655.3782	667.1591
March	704.4063	673.9720	687.2825
April	692.1776	673.3683	679.4005
May	700.8257	675.5400	685.7761
June	705.0707	689.1812	694.4394
July	722.2134	689.1762	702.5541
August	725.0954	712.0805	718.1830
September	722.5222	696.7979	709.5686
October	698.9443	675.2632	688.5864
November	680.9935	669.8854	675.2629
December	690.1331	671.9120	680.8969