YEARLY HIGH
14.1613 KRW
YEARLY LOW
13.0310 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5325 KRW

2021 KGS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 14.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 13.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1303 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1564 to the December average rate of 13.9686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.1613 was down 19.64% compared to the 2020 peak of 17.6232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,806 KRW
2020 Average 76,929 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 65,155 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,651.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.0748
13.0729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 13.2383, compared to 13.8266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.4538 KRW (High: 13.4847 / Low: 13.0310). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2207 KRW (High: 14.0496 / Low: 13.8289).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4538
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1411 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 13.9913) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.2829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7085 (+5.33%).

2021 Avg (November) 13.9913
2020 Avg (November) 13.2829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3243 13.0544 13.1564
February 13.3454 13.0676 13.1949
March 13.4847 13.0310 13.3354
April 13.3231 13.0620 13.1944
May 13.4183 13.1247 13.2738
June 13.4188 13.1122 13.2749
July 13.6650 13.3330 13.5167
August 13.8994 13.5195 13.7060
September 14.0179 13.6411 13.8369
October 14.1281 13.7755 13.9404
November 14.1613 13.8862 13.9913
December 14.0496 13.8289 13.9686