YEARLY HIGH
16.9208 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.6860 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9134 KRW

2020 INR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 16.9208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 14.6860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2348 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3616 to the December average rate of 14.8549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.9208 was down 2.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.2957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,230,201 KRW
2019 Average 4,138,111 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,671,498 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 558,703.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.8756
14.6712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 16.2630, compared to 15.5638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6993 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6939 KRW (High: 16.7551 / Low: 16.0612). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1727 KRW (High: 16.0802 / Low: 15.9075).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6939
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5327 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 16.6919) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.7715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9204 (+5.84%).

2020 Avg (February) 16.6919
2019 Avg (February) 15.7715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7271 16.2151 16.3616
February 16.9208 16.5336 16.6919
March 16.7551 16.0612 16.3176
April 16.2291 15.8843 16.0403
May 16.3543 16.0917 16.2369
June 16.2542 15.7342 15.9300
July 16.0802 15.9075 16.0088
August 16.1762 15.7683 15.9203
September 16.2412 15.8214 16.0200
October 15.9072 15.2192 15.5557
November 15.2410 14.8312 15.0230
December 15.0602 14.6860 14.8549