YEARLY HIGH
6.0884 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.1582 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6420 KRW

2020 GYD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.0884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 5.1582.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9302 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5829 to the December average rate of 5.2283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0884 was up 3.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8985, 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 30,442 KRW
2019 Average 27,888 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 25,791 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,651.22 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9435
5.1632
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 5.7709, compared to 5.5130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4486 KRW (High: 6.0884 / Low: 5.6398). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0775 KRW (High: 5.7655 / Low: 5.6880).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4486
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0775

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1629 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.8222) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.4263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3959 (+7.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.8222
2019 Avg (March) 5.4263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7351 5.4924 5.5829
February 5.8320 5.6447 5.7219
March 6.0884 5.6398 5.8222
April 5.9180 5.7868 5.8489
May 5.9410 5.8263 5.8785
June 5.8527 5.6759 5.7713
July 5.7655 5.6880 5.7342
August 5.7239 5.6460 5.6784
September 5.7079 5.5663 5.6341
October 5.5770 5.3984 5.4712
November 5.4324 5.2782 5.3319
December 5.3093 5.1582 5.2283