YEARLY HIGH
21.2767 KRW
YEARLY LOW
18.6081 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0656 KRW

2021 DOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 21.2767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 18.6081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6685 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.9006 to the December average rate of 20.8137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.2767 was down 9.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.4863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,383 KRW
2020 Average 104,556 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 93,041 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,342.73 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.1903
18.6924
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 19.4822, compared to 20.6490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.6490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.9022 KRW (High: 19.9384 / Low: 19.0361). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2696 KRW (High: 20.9276 / Low: 20.6580).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1684 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 20.9821) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8430 (+9.63%).

2021 Avg (November) 20.9821
2020 Avg (November) 19.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2936 18.6081 18.9006
February 19.4573 19.0343 19.1887
March 19.9384 19.0361 19.7158
April 19.9033 19.4875 19.6780
May 19.9841 19.4775 19.7143
June 19.9245 19.4633 19.6961
July 20.2293 19.8642 20.0765
August 20.6598 20.0010 20.3435
September 21.0908 20.3318 20.7056
October 21.2766 20.7141 20.9725
November 21.2767 20.8471 20.9821
December 20.9276 20.6580 20.8137