2021 BWP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

107.3303 KRW

YEARLY LOW

98.7347 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

103.2815 KRW

2021 BWP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 12, valuing the pair at 107.3303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 98.7347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5956 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.2278 to the December average rate of 101.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 107.3303 was down 3.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 111.0274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 536,651 KRW

2020 Average 515,527 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 493,673 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,978.14 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

106.4990

99.6577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 102.7433, compared to 103.8197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.7433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.8197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 5.2569 KRW (High: 105.9240 / Low: 100.6670). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7360 KRW (High: 103.6605 / Low: 101.9244).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.2569

April Spread (Stable) ±1.7360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.4159 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 105.9289) against the same month in 2020 (average: 102.3765), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5524 (+3.47%).

2021 Avg (September) 105.9289

2020 Avg (September) 102.3765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	102.0516	98.7347	100.2278
February	103.4681	101.3104	102.0699
March	103.2166	99.9396	102.2752
April	103.6605	101.9244	102.7162
May	105.7631	102.3782	104.4036
June	106.2708	103.8381	104.7669
July	105.0771	103.1046	104.0536
August	105.6075	103.2908	104.1831
September	107.3303	104.2926	105.9289
October	106.1943	103.0484	105.0796
November	105.9240	100.6670	102.6637
December	102.3442	100.1063	101.0091