YEARLY HIGH
5.8985 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.3153 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5762 KRW

2019 GYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 5.8985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 5.3153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5832 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3636 to the December average rate of 5.6135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8985 was up 7.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.4818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,493 KRW
2018 Average 26,414 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 26,577 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,916.08 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8484
5.3196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 5.4791, compared to 5.6733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.2010 KRW (High: 5.7785 / Low: 5.5775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0559 KRW (High: 5.3997 / Low: 5.3439).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0559

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0801 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 5.8043) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3669), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4375 (+8.15%).

2019 Avg (August) 5.8043
2018 Avg (August) 5.3669

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4163 5.3153 5.3636
February 5.3997 5.3439 5.3736
March 5.4573 5.3947 5.4263
April 5.5716 5.4013 5.4538
May 5.7088 5.5671 5.6481
June 5.7206 5.5205 5.6094
July 5.6934 5.5253 5.6349
August 5.8985 5.7291 5.8043
September 5.8036 5.6559 5.7243
October 5.7785 5.5775 5.6663
November 5.6651 5.5182 5.5967
December 5.6961 5.5207 5.6135