YEARLY HIGH
0.0890 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0743 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0812 KRW

2020 IDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0850 to the December average rate of 0.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0890 was up 2.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0868, 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 890,382 KRW
2019 Average 824,338 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 743,013 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,369.11 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0878
0.0766
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 0.0830, compared to 0.0795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0118 KRW (High: 0.0861 / Low: 0.0743). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 KRW (High: 0.0786 / Low: 0.0769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0850) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+7.32%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0850
2019 Avg (January) 0.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0831 0.0850
February 0.0879 0.0859 0.0869
March 0.0861 0.0743 0.0803
April 0.0801 0.0743 0.0777
May 0.0846 0.0797 0.0828
June 0.0863 0.0821 0.0850
July 0.0843 0.0813 0.0826
August 0.0822 0.0794 0.0808
September 0.0809 0.0783 0.0794
October 0.0786 0.0769 0.0778
November 0.0795 0.0776 0.0785
December 0.0784 0.0766 0.0775