2021 HTG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5320 KRW

YEARLY LOW

11.5682 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.9026 KRW

2021 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 15.5320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 11.5682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9638 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0771 to the December average rate of 11.7706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15.5320 was down 15.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.4070, 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 77,660 KRW

2020 Average 64,980 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 57,841 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,819.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15.4122

11.4395

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 13.8583, compared to 11.9470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.2365 KRW (High: 14.1642 / Low: 12.9277). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2809 KRW (High: 12.1606 / Low: 11.8796).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2365

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2809

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 15.0811) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.2558), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8253 (+23.05%).

2021 Avg (February) 15.0811

2020 Avg (February) 12.2558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.4357	14.8685	15.0771
February	15.5320	14.6032	15.0811
March	15.1394	14.0572	14.4561
April	14.1642	12.9277	13.6241
May	13.1350	12.2008	12.7206
June	12.4953	11.9631	12.1911
July	12.4657	11.9107	12.1217
August	12.3131	11.6460	11.9345
September	12.3664	11.7426	11.9485
October	12.1518	11.5682	11.8965
November	12.1606	11.8796	12.0101
December	12.0091	11.5954	11.7706