YEARLY HIGH
0.1281 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.1061 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1164 KRW

2021 GNF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GNF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1078 to the December average rate of 0.1258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1281 was down 3.94% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1333, 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 640 KRW
2020 Average 613 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 530 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.88 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1276
0.1060
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 0.1116, compared to 0.1212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0049 KRW (High: 0.1272 / Low: 0.1224). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KRW (High: 0.1132 / Low: 0.1115).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1258) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+14.35%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1258
2020 Avg (December) 0.1100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1107 0.1061 0.1078
February 0.1109 0.1071 0.1093
March 0.1131 0.1089 0.1123
April 0.1132 0.1115 0.1122
May 0.1153 0.1122 0.1137
June 0.1156 0.1129 0.1144
July 0.1180 0.1152 0.1167
August 0.1206 0.1171 0.1187
September 0.1217 0.1181 0.1200
October 0.1229 0.1208 0.1218
November 0.1272 0.1224 0.1245
December 0.1281 0.1238 0.1258