YEARLY HIGH
0.7461 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.6775 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7048 KRW

2019 CDF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CDF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.6775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6856 to the December average rate of 0.6985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7461 was up 4.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,730 KRW
2018 Average 3,398 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,387 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.13 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7348
0.6810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6980, compared to 0.7116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0293 KRW (High: 0.7142 / Low: 0.6850). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 KRW (High: 0.6969 / Low: 0.6871).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.7303) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+5.94%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.7303
2018 Avg (August) 0.6894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6920 0.6775 0.6856
February 0.6893 0.6795 0.6855
March 0.6969 0.6871 0.6921
April 0.7095 0.6907 0.6971
May 0.7257 0.7096 0.7190
June 0.7220 0.6949 0.7089
July 0.7153 0.6999 0.7092
August 0.7461 0.7202 0.7303
September 0.7292 0.7081 0.7179
October 0.7272 0.7009 0.7113
November 0.7101 0.6936 0.7024
December 0.7142 0.6850 0.6985