2019 DJF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.6388 KRW

YEARLY LOW

6.2342 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5472 KRW

2019 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 7.6388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 6.2342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4046 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3374 to the December average rate of 6.5845, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.6388 was up 18.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.4218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,194 KRW

2018 Average 30,942 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 31,171 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,023.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.8467

6.2585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.4424, compared to 6.6521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.4046 KRW (High: 7.6388 / Low: 6.2342). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0774 KRW (High: 6.4014 / Low: 6.3240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4046

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0774

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 0.0867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 6.3374) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.9647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3727 (+6.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 6.3374

2018 Avg (January) 5.9647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.6388	6.2342	6.3374
February	6.3444	6.2650	6.3075
March	6.4014	6.3240	6.3630
April	6.5408	6.3607	6.4175
May	6.7106	6.5412	6.6415
June	6.6795	6.4783	6.5874
July	6.6684	6.5192	6.6130
August	6.8403	6.7138	6.7977
September	6.8170	6.6276	6.7110
October	6.7673	6.5414	6.6430
November	6.6388	6.4874	6.5635
December	6.6861	6.4873	6.5845