YEARLY HIGH
0.1246 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1165 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1211 JPY

2019 KPW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.1246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1211 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1246 was down 2.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 623 JPY
2018 Average 613 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 582 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.42 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1247
0.1173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to JPY 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 0.1223, compared to 0.1200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0036 JPY (High: 0.1239 / Low: 0.1203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 JPY (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1206).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.1241) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1196), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+3.81%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.1241
2018 Avg (April) 0.1196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1220 0.1194 0.1211
February 0.1237 0.1216 0.1226
March 0.1244 0.1221 0.1235
April 0.1246 0.1233 0.1241
May 0.1239 0.1203 0.1222
June 0.1206 0.1191 0.1201
July 0.1210 0.1193 0.1203
August 0.1194 0.1165 0.1179
September 0.1205 0.1176 0.1194
October 0.1211 0.1186 0.1201
November 0.1217 0.1202 0.1210
December 0.1218 0.1206 0.1213