YEARLY HIGH
1261.4500 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1083.8700 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1179.5124 KRW

2020 BMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1261.4500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1083.8700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.5800 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1166.0763 to the December average rate of 1094.2194, 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 1261.4500 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 1217.7524, 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 6,307,250 KRW
2019 Average 5,826,193 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,419,350 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 887,900.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1242.8560
1080.7070
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 1206.0332, compared to 1152.9916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 53.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1206.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1152.9916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 76.4900 KRW (High: 1261.4500 / Low: 1184.9600). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.8000 KRW (High: 1194.3900 / Low: 1180.5900).

March Spread (Volatile) ±76.4900
August Spread (Stable) ±13.8000

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 33.5927 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.5927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1216.2130) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1132.7252), the exchange rate shifted by +83.4879 (+7.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 1216.2130
2019 Avg (March) 1132.7252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1195.9700 1154.9400 1166.0763
February 1218.6500 1178.9500 1194.9077
March 1261.4500 1184.9600 1216.2130
April 1236.8050 1210.5100 1222.7085
May 1241.0200 1219.6200 1229.3435
June 1223.0600 1190.7600 1206.9498
July 1205.2500 1189.6500 1199.1576
August 1194.3900 1180.5900 1187.2682
September 1191.7700 1163.6000 1177.9037
October 1166.3600 1128.4450 1144.3110
November 1136.6551 1105.0300 1115.0896
December 1109.2100 1083.8700 1094.2194