2020 FKP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1588.4761 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1443.9536 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1512.7376 KRW

2020 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 1588.4761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1443.9536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.5225 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1524.7547 to the December average rate of 1471.5484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1588.4761 was up 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 1577.1703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,942,380 KRW

2019 Average 7,437,750 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,219,768 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 722,612.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1568.7544

1462.7115

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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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1519.6733, compared to 1505.8018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.8715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1519.6733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1505.8018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 124.7881 KRW (High: 1570.2370 / Low: 1445.4489). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7989 KRW (High: 1484.6292 / Low: 1462.8304).

March Spread (Volatile) ±124.7881

November Spread (Stable) ±21.7989

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 45.5261 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -45.5261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 1525.5711) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1476.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +49.3003 (+3.34%).

2020 Avg (September) 1525.5711

2019 Avg (September) 1476.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1579.2302	1499.8753	1524.7547
February	1580.6795	1527.6775	1549.5509
March	1570.2370	1445.4489	1504.0248
April	1533.0207	1497.2419	1517.6001
May	1531.4075	1490.1840	1511.6655
June	1535.0222	1476.6375	1510.4438
July	1562.8897	1489.4954	1519.0200
August	1587.5759	1544.1132	1559.9175
September	1588.4761	1482.7142	1525.5711
October	1508.7328	1461.8983	1485.0524
November	1484.6292	1462.8304	1473.7016
December	1493.8797	1443.9536	1471.5484