YEARLY HIGH
42.1750 KRW
YEARLY LOW
36.1298 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9056 KRW

2019 ETB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 42.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 36.1298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0452 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5206 to the December average rate of 37.2408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 42.1750 was up 2.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.3486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 210,875 KRW
2018 Average 198,860 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 180,649 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,225.93 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

41.9191
36.8155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 39.9578, compared to 39.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.9578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 2.8723 KRW (High: 39.0021 / Low: 36.1298). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5831 KRW (High: 39.9136 / Low: 39.3306).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8723
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.8177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 41.4938) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.5682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9256 (+2.28%).

2019 Avg (August) 41.4938
2018 Avg (August) 40.5682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0538 39.0745 39.5206
February 39.7494 39.0901 39.4349
March 39.9136 39.3306 39.6858
April 40.5880 39.2501 39.6750
May 41.4234 40.1493 40.9306
June 41.3866 39.7392 40.5000
July 41.3995 39.8418 40.6435
August 42.1750 40.9126 41.4938
September 41.6415 40.1794 40.6637
October 41.1954 39.3218 40.0201
November 39.5959 38.5455 39.0586
December 39.0021 36.1298 37.2408