YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0107 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0142 SCR

2021 KRW to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0199 was up 1.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99,265 SCR
2020 Average 73,100 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 53,481 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,783.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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0.0104
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KRW to SCR 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 0.0166, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0060 SCR (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SCR (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0187).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0193) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+64.75%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0193
2020 Avg (January) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0190 0.0193
February 0.0194 0.0187 0.0190
March 0.0192 0.0180 0.0187
April 0.0184 0.0124 0.0148
May 0.0148 0.0132 0.0141
June 0.0149 0.0130 0.0139
July 0.0143 0.0118 0.0129
August 0.0133 0.0110 0.0118
September 0.0119 0.0108 0.0112
October 0.0128 0.0108 0.0117
November 0.0125 0.0107 0.0114
December 0.0127 0.0108 0.0114