2019 JPY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5752 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.0706 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6910 KRW

2019 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 11.5752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 10.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5046 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2876 to the December average rate of 10.7380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.5752 was up 11.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.3452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,787,604 KRW

2018 Average 4,983,892 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 5,035,307 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 752,297.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.5285

10.0520

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 10.4143, compared to 10.9677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5535 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.5375 KRW (High: 11.2426 / Low: 10.7051). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1775 KRW (High: 10.2481 / Low: 10.0706).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5375

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1775

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2912 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 11.4054) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.1020), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3034 (+12.90%).

2019 Avg (August) 11.4054

2018 Avg (August) 10.1020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4516	10.1648	10.2876
February	10.2481	10.0706	10.1750
March	10.3303	10.0735	10.1937
April	10.4516	10.1058	10.2271
May	10.9808	10.4588	10.7520
June	10.9852	10.6720	10.8502
July	10.9299	10.7103	10.8769
August	11.5752	11.1257	11.4054
September	11.4369	10.9147	11.1142
October	11.2426	10.7051	10.9391
November	10.8689	10.5680	10.7328
December	10.9560	10.5880	10.7380