2019 JPY to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 JPY to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the JPY to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 8.5838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 8.0267.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5570 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2611 to the December average rate of 8.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.5838 was down 0.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.5931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
JPY to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.1806, compared to 8.3342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1536 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.2401 KPW (High: 8.3122 / Low: 8.0721). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0773 KPW (High: 8.2907 / Low: 8.2134).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1097 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 8.4818) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.1083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3736 (+4.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3771 | 8.1986 | 8.2611 |
| February | 8.2233 | 8.0815 | 8.1557 |
| March | 8.1874 | 8.0402 | 8.0992 |
| April | 8.1089 | 8.0267 | 8.0566 |
| May | 8.3122 | 8.0721 | 8.1839 |
| June | 8.3975 | 8.2888 | 8.3272 |
| July | 8.3795 | 8.2619 | 8.3151 |
| August | 8.5838 | 8.3764 | 8.4818 |
| September | 8.5025 | 8.2998 | 8.3721 |
| October | 8.4300 | 8.2584 | 8.3246 |
| November | 8.3175 | 8.2176 | 8.2668 |
| December | 8.2907 | 8.2134 | 8.2449 |