YEARLY HIGH
23.4863 KRW
YEARLY LOW
18.6091 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.9165 KRW

2020 DOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 23.4863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 18.6091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8771 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9268 to the December average rate of 18.8116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.4863 was down 2.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.1590, 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 117,431 KRW
2019 Average 113,482 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 93,046 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,385.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.9320
18.4370
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 22.0786, compared to 19.7543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5696 KRW (High: 23.4863 / Low: 20.9166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2397 KRW (High: 20.4502 / Low: 20.2105).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5696
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4322 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 22.5474) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.3597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1877 (+0.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 22.5474
2019 Avg (March) 22.3597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3713 21.7312 21.9268
February 22.8135 22.1002 22.3750
March 23.4863 20.9166 22.5474
April 22.8855 22.1686 22.5574
May 22.5207 21.7836 22.2487
June 21.7433 20.5487 20.8165
July 20.6474 20.3455 20.5300
August 20.4502 20.2105 20.3064
September 20.3893 19.8975 20.1537
October 19.9707 19.3055 19.5850
November 19.5793 18.9374 19.1391
December 19.0935 18.6091 18.8116