2019 FKP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1577.1703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1405.3858.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 171.7845 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1446.2994 to the December average rate of 1536.8941, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1577.1703 was up 2.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 1539.6599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
FKP to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1482.2205, compared to 1492.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2562 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 74.4639 KRW (High: 1479.8498 / Low: 1405.3858). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.4423 KRW (High: 1509.3376 / Low: 1473.8953).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 33.1610 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1536.8941) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1423.3545), the exchange rate shifted by +113.5395 (+7.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1479.8498 | 1405.3858 | 1446.2994 |
| February | 1492.4885 | 1445.2727 | 1460.6086 |
| March | 1509.3376 | 1473.8953 | 1491.8267 |
| April | 1518.1781 | 1475.3057 | 1487.6857 |
| May | 1540.2664 | 1498.2373 | 1520.0319 |
| June | 1505.6138 | 1464.3807 | 1486.8709 |
| July | 1480.1237 | 1436.5974 | 1468.2336 |
| August | 1490.1193 | 1449.2690 | 1470.8357 |
| September | 1495.6153 | 1458.0302 | 1476.2708 |
| October | 1530.3604 | 1462.7248 | 1497.3209 |
| November | 1527.6422 | 1480.3156 | 1505.3057 |
| December | 1577.1703 | 1504.3795 | 1536.8941 |