YEARLY HIGH
0.0868 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0776 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0824 KRW

2019 IDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0792 to the December average rate of 0.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0868 was up 6.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0812, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 868,271 KRW
2018 Average 777,124 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 776,099 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,172.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0857
0.0786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0807, compared to 0.0841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0028 KRW (High: 0.0868 / Low: 0.0840). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KRW (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0791).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0851) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+8.80%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0851
2018 Avg (August) 0.0782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0798 0.0776 0.0792
February 0.0806 0.0793 0.0800
March 0.0803 0.0791 0.0797
April 0.0820 0.0797 0.0808
May 0.0830 0.0818 0.0823
June 0.0835 0.0813 0.0824
July 0.0848 0.0822 0.0839
August 0.0868 0.0840 0.0851
September 0.0854 0.0842 0.0848
October 0.0852 0.0832 0.0838
November 0.0839 0.0823 0.0831
December 0.0850 0.0830 0.0838