YEARLY HIGH
17.6232 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.7812 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3905 KRW

2020 KGS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 17.6232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 12.7812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8420 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7538 to the December average rate of 13.1067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.6232 was up 0.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.4859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,116 KRW
2019 Average 84,219 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 63,906 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,209.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.5135
12.7061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 16.3762, compared to 14.4047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.4963 KRW (High: 17.6232 / Low: 15.1269). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3709 KRW (High: 15.6513 / Low: 15.2804).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.4963
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2688 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 16.6890) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.4914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1976 (+1.20%).

2020 Avg (March) 16.6890
2019 Avg (March) 16.4914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1662 16.5972 16.7538
February 17.4466 16.8783 17.1128
March 17.6232 15.1269 16.6890
April 16.4850 14.2629 15.4202
May 16.8506 15.4587 16.0854
June 16.6241 15.9003 16.1960
July 15.6513 15.2804 15.4975
August 15.5815 15.1159 15.3337
September 15.2518 14.6745 14.9415
October 14.7047 13.9128 14.2661
November 13.8952 13.0311 13.2829
December 13.7153 12.7812 13.1067