YEARLY HIGH
0.1333 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1085 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1227 KRW

2020 GNF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GNF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.1333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1333 was down 0.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 667 KRW
2019 Average 631 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 543 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1317
0.1081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.1271, compared to 0.1183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0092 KRW (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1241). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KRW (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1235).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1283) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+4.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1283
2019 Avg (March) 0.1234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1271 0.1203 0.1229
February 0.1285 0.1238 0.1262
March 0.1333 0.1241 0.1283
April 0.1314 0.1269 0.1288
May 0.1311 0.1282 0.1298
June 0.1287 0.1244 0.1263
July 0.1252 0.1235 0.1246
August 0.1242 0.1222 0.1231
September 0.1239 0.1191 0.1214
October 0.1196 0.1151 0.1170
November 0.1160 0.1125 0.1139
December 0.1124 0.1085 0.1100