YEARLY HIGH
20.8124 KRW
YEARLY LOW
18.7667 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6985 KRW

2025 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 20.8124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 18.7667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0458 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2128 to the December average rate of 19.9463, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 20.8124 was up 1.14% compared to the 2024 peak of 20.5773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,062 KRW
2024 Average 99,114 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 93,833 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,228.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

20.4763
19.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.8554, compared to 19.5417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was May, with a trading range of 1.3239 KRW (High: 20.2266 / Low: 18.9028). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5145 KRW (High: 19.4766 / Low: 18.9621).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3239
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5145

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7398 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2025: 20.3554) against the same month in 2024 (average: 19.6154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7399 (+3.77%).

2025 Avg (March) 20.3554
2024 Avg (March) 19.6154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6207 19.6499 20.2128
February 20.4447 19.8986 20.1351
March 20.8124 20.0499 20.3554
April 20.6087 19.6133 20.0111
May 20.2266 18.9028 19.2714
June 19.4032 18.7667 19.1464
July 19.4766 18.9621 19.2424
August 19.5630 19.0314 19.2432
September 19.6597 18.7890 19.2280
October 19.8952 18.9570 19.6383
November 20.2438 19.5218 19.9519
December 20.2546 19.3899 19.9463