2020 KMF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8871 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.0531 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7232 KRW

2020 KMF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 2.8871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8340 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6292 to the December average rate of 2.6196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8871 was up 4.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,435 KRW

2019 Average 13,210 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 266 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,169.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.8795

2.5960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.6974, compared to 2.7491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 2.6894 KRW (High: 2.7425 / Low: 0.0531). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 KRW (High: 2.7073 / Low: 2.6615).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.6894

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0851 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.8559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.7433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1126 (+4.11%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.8559

2019 Avg (August) 2.7433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6867	2.6068	2.6292
February	2.6875	2.6076	2.6491
March	2.7905	2.6590	2.7241
April	2.7607	2.6744	2.6973
May	2.7831	2.6679	2.7237
June	2.8003	2.7342	2.7608
July	2.8572	2.7316	2.7873
August	2.8871	2.8244	2.8559
September	2.8809	2.7655	2.8182
October	2.7875	2.6956	2.7332
November	2.7073	2.6615	2.6804
December	2.7425	0.0531	2.6196