YEARLY HIGH
10.0420 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.2124 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5055 KRW

2019 ISK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ISK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 10.0420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 9.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8296 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3660 to the December average rate of 9.6057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.0420 was down 8.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.9893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,210 KRW
2018 Average 51,017 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 46,062 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,148.16 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.8228
9.3244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 9.4511, compared to 9.5599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.5421 KRW (High: 9.7874 / Low: 9.2453). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2115 KRW (High: 9.4995 / Low: 9.2880).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5421
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2115

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2205 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 9.7813) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.4164), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6351 (-6.10%).

2019 Avg (August) 9.7813
2018 Avg (August) 10.4164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5789 9.2124 9.3660
February 9.4995 9.2880 9.3707
March 9.7274 9.2619 9.4512
April 9.6099 9.2272 9.4833
May 9.7236 9.5055 9.6280
June 9.6139 9.2455 9.4075
July 9.7874 9.2453 9.4485
August 10.0420 9.6064 9.7813
September 9.7718 9.4345 9.5683
October 9.7292 9.3721 9.4958
November 9.7371 9.2684 9.4601
December 9.8150 9.4345 9.6057