YEARLY HIGH
24.1590 KRW
YEARLY LOW
21.7849 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.6928 KRW

2019 DOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the DOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 24.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 21.7849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3741 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2027 to the December average rate of 22.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.1590 was up 4.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.1233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 120,795 KRW
2018 Average 110,946 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 108,924 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,870.65 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.8230
21.9451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 22.6100, compared to 22.7756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.1880 KRW (High: 23.1738 / Low: 21.9857). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2738 KRW (High: 22.2993 / Low: 22.0255).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1880
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2738

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7567 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 23.6665) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.4999), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1666 (+5.19%).

2019 Avg (August) 23.6665
2018 Avg (August) 22.4999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3588 21.9916 22.2027
February 22.2993 22.0255 22.1957
March 22.4713 22.1697 22.3597
April 22.9338 22.3581 22.5410
May 23.6019 22.4330 23.3239
June 23.4368 22.4330 23.0368
July 23.2487 22.8403 23.1086
August 24.1590 23.3487 23.6665
September 23.5915 22.9347 23.2045
October 23.1738 21.9857 22.4478
November 22.4080 21.8653 22.1244
December 22.5352 21.7849 22.1016