YEARLY HIGH
3.9546 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.6127 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7771 KRW

2021 HUF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HUF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 3.9546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 3.6127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3419 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7245 to the December average rate of 3.6453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.9546 was down 3.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.0929, 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 3,954,627 KRW
2020 Average 3,832,400 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,612,735 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,892.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.9462
3.6179
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 3.7631, compared to 3.7910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2407 KRW (High: 3.8534 / Low: 3.6127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 KRW (High: 3.6769 / Low: 3.6133).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2407
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 3.9189) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.8527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0661 (+1.72%).

2021 Avg (September) 3.9189
2020 Avg (September) 3.8527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7983 3.6566 3.7245
February 3.7846 3.7169 3.7516
March 3.7326 3.6396 3.6762
April 3.7529 3.6792 3.7102
May 3.9509 3.7303 3.8545
June 3.9286 3.7845 3.8616
July 3.8300 3.7495 3.7901
August 3.9532 3.8065 3.8826
September 3.9546 3.8185 3.9189
October 3.8576 3.7082 3.8000
November 3.8534 3.6127 3.7092
December 3.6769 3.6133 3.6453