YEARLY HIGH
4.2124 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.8281 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0100 KRW

2019 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 4.2124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 10, dropping to 3.8281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3843 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0043 to the December average rate of 3.9361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.2124 was down 3.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,212,364 KRW
2018 Average 4,075,951 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,828,058 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,306.25 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.1417
3.8480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 4.0387, compared to 3.9812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1971 KRW (High: 4.2124 / Low: 4.0152). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0605 KRW (High: 3.9803 / Low: 3.9198).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1971
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1614 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 4.1172) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1102 (+2.75%).

2019 Avg (August) 4.1172
2018 Avg (August) 4.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0577 3.9373 4.0043
February 4.0511 3.9700 4.0086
March 4.1052 3.9713 4.0465
April 4.0321 3.9508 3.9943
May 4.1187 4.0220 4.0722
June 4.1851 4.0489 4.1063
July 4.0970 4.0231 4.0567
August 4.2124 4.0152 4.1172
September 4.0306 3.8992 3.9559
October 3.9803 3.9198 3.9488
November 3.9652 3.8281 3.8725
December 4.0084 3.8793 3.9361