YEARLY HIGH
0.0289 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 KRW

2019 IRR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IRR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0278, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0289 was down 3.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IRR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 145 KRW
2018 Average 136 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 130 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.21 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0290
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0271, compared to 0.0281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0011 KRW (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KRW (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0264).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0287) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+11.05%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0287
2018 Avg (August) 0.0259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0261 0.0265
February 0.0268 0.0264 0.0267
March 0.0271 0.0265 0.0269
April 0.0277 0.0266 0.0271
May 0.0284 0.0274 0.0280
June 0.0282 0.0272 0.0278
July 0.0282 0.0276 0.0280
August 0.0289 0.0284 0.0287
September 0.0288 0.0279 0.0284
October 0.0286 0.0277 0.0281
November 0.0281 0.0274 0.0278
December 0.0283 0.0274 0.0278