YEARLY HIGH
341.4072 KRW
YEARLY LOW
304.2255 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.4181 KRW

2021 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 341.4072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 304.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.1817 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 311.3151 to the December average rate of 335.5467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 341.4072 was down 7.92% compared to the 2020 peak of 370.7919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,707,036 KRW
2020 Average 1,700,931 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,521,128 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,908.35 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

339.1467
308.7850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 316.3800, compared to 332.4563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0763 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 316.3800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.4563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 13.0797 KRW (High: 317.3052 / Low: 304.2255). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4882 KRW (High: 338.4302 / Low: 332.9420).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.0797
December Spread (Stable) ±5.4882

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 3.8616 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 336.6165) against the same month in 2020 (average: 316.9841), the exchange rate shifted by +19.6324 (+6.19%).

2021 Avg (November) 336.6165
2020 Avg (November) 316.9841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 317.3052 304.2255 311.3151
February 318.4402 309.8231 314.3275
March 323.3365 312.2374 320.0273
April 319.8259 313.6989 316.1657
May 322.8863 313.5208 317.8716
June 324.3571 312.3780 318.5727
July 329.6481 317.6388 325.8260
August 335.3578 324.8552 328.6074
September 337.4037 325.2415 332.9404
October 340.9753 331.8548 335.2007
November 341.4072 334.7025 336.6165
December 338.4302 332.9420 335.5467