2021 FKP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1629.2642 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1474.7280 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1574.4213 KRW

2021 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1629.2642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1474.7280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.5362 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1500.4606 to the December average rate of 1576.3123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1629.2642 was up 2.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 1588.4761, 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 8,146,321 KRW

2020 Average 7,563,005 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,373,640 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 772,680.86 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1629.4763

1488.7320

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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 1551.6829, compared to 1597.1598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.4769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1551.6829

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1597.1598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 62.9423 KRW (High: 1607.3579 / Low: 1544.4156). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.5245 KRW (High: 1584.9531 / Low: 1563.4285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±62.9423

June Spread (Stable) ±21.5245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.9390 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -22.9390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1617.7476) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1485.0524), the exchange rate shifted by +132.6952 (+8.94%).

2021 Avg (October) 1617.7476

2020 Avg (October) 1485.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1532.8371	1474.7280	1500.4606
February	1571.8998	1520.1321	1542.7594
March	1583.7954	1535.6876	1566.2502
April	1565.2412	1533.7699	1547.9741
May	1607.3579	1544.4156	1579.2734
June	1584.9531	1563.4285	1573.3793
July	1602.6154	1560.8419	1581.4290
August	1617.7541	1588.0520	1600.9365
September	1624.1536	1592.0985	1611.7247
October	1629.2642	1598.9857	1617.7476
November	1628.8456	1572.7396	1594.8086
December	1608.7338	1548.9709	1576.3123