2019 GMD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 24.3236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 22.4243.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8993 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6413 to the December average rate of 22.8342, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.3236 was up 1.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.8834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
GMD 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 23.1088, compared to 23.4050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2963 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 1.0960 KRW (High: 23.8529 / Low: 22.7569). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2483 KRW (High: 22.9369 / Low: 22.6887).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 0.4835 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 24.1310) against the same month in 2018 (average: 23.3094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8216 (+3.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.8808 | 22.4243 | 22.6413 |
| February | 22.7911 | 22.5014 | 22.6638 |
| March | 22.9369 | 22.6887 | 22.8282 |
| April | 23.4269 | 22.7981 | 23.0418 |
| May | 24.1136 | 23.4342 | 23.8231 |
| June | 24.0411 | 23.2093 | 23.6544 |
| July | 23.7676 | 23.3567 | 23.6120 |
| August | 24.3236 | 23.9174 | 24.1310 |
| September | 24.0398 | 23.3723 | 23.7168 |
| October | 23.8529 | 22.7569 | 23.3098 |
| November | 23.2197 | 22.5230 | 22.8263 |
| December | 23.2248 | 22.5315 | 22.8342 |