YEARLY HIGH
14.5494 KRW
YEARLY LOW
11.8397 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9563 KRW

2019 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 14.5494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 11.8397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7098 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3519 to the December average rate of 12.1707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.5494 was down 15.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.2486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,747 KRW
2018 Average 81,565 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 59,198 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,548.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.5863
11.7734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 13.5392, compared to 12.3735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.8761 KRW (High: 14.3927 / Low: 13.5166). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2212 KRW (High: 12.2586 / Low: 12.0374).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8761
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7586 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 14.3519) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.5264), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1745 (-13.16%).

2019 Avg (January) 14.3519
2018 Avg (January) 16.5264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5494 14.1442 14.3519
February 14.3927 13.5166 13.7904
March 13.7340 13.5042 13.5925
April 13.6614 13.2707 13.4651
May 13.6236 13.0284 13.3970
June 13.1375 12.2998 12.6384
July 12.5875 12.3308 12.5137
August 12.9419 12.6114 12.7347
September 12.7344 12.3922 12.5058
October 12.5738 12.0066 12.3080
November 12.1686 11.8397 12.0078
December 12.2586 12.0374 12.1707