YEARLY HIGH
1217.7524 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1110.0020 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1164.9436 KRW

2019 BMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1217.7524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1110.0020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.7504 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1120.7826 to the December average rate of 1172.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1217.7524 was up 6.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 1143.4000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,088,762 KRW
2018 Average 5,502,795 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,550,010 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 538,752.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1219.1402
1111.8410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1145.6513, compared to 1184.2359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.5846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1145.6513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1184.2359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 39.8734 KRW (High: 1204.5734 / Low: 1164.7000). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.4688 KRW (High: 1139.4500 / Low: 1125.9812).

October Spread (Volatile) ±39.8734
March Spread (Stable) ±13.4688

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 15.4642 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.4642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1210.1986) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1121.2967), the exchange rate shifted by +88.9020 (+7.93%).

2019 Avg (August) 1210.1986
2018 Avg (August) 1121.2967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1133.4022 1110.0020 1120.7826
February 1129.3000 1115.1700 1122.8481
March 1139.4500 1125.9812 1132.7252
April 1164.2604 1132.1986 1142.4588
May 1194.8296 1164.3300 1182.3676
June 1188.9500 1153.4699 1172.7258
July 1187.3109 1160.7500 1177.2959
August 1217.7524 1195.3933 1210.1986
September 1213.7698 1179.7191 1194.7344
October 1204.5734 1164.7000 1182.6014
November 1181.7000 1154.7550 1168.4713
December 1190.4600 1154.7400 1172.1138