YEARLY HIGH
0.0518 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0329 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0412 ARS

2019 KRW to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0333 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0518 was up 39.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0372, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 259,109 ARS
2018 Average 127,029 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 164,662 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,447.34 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0528
0.0316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ARS 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 0.0361, compared to 0.0463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0126 ARS (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 ARS (High: 0.0338 / Low: 0.0329).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0510) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+51.66%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0510
2018 Avg (December) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0338 0.0329 0.0333
February 0.0353 0.0331 0.0341
March 0.0385 0.0352 0.0364
April 0.0395 0.0365 0.0377
May 0.0386 0.0372 0.0379
June 0.0381 0.0366 0.0373
July 0.0371 0.0353 0.0360
August 0.0495 0.0369 0.0430
September 0.0492 0.0462 0.0474
October 0.0512 0.0477 0.0494
November 0.0516 0.0506 0.0511
December 0.0518 0.0502 0.0510