YEARLY HIGH
1.4761 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.3403 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4194 CDF

2019 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 1.4761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.3403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1358 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4586 to the December average rate of 1.4320, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4761 was down 3.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5310, 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 7,380,560 CDF
2018 Average 7,360,866 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,701,689 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 678,870.54 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4678
1.3604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CDF 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 1.4331, compared to 1.4057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0598 CDF (High: 1.4599 / Low: 1.4001). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 CDF (High: 1.4553 / Low: 1.4350).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0598
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.4586) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5022), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0436 (-2.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.4586
2018 Avg (January) 1.5022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4761 1.4450 1.4586
February 1.4716 1.4507 1.4588
March 1.4553 1.4350 1.4449
April 1.4477 1.4095 1.4346
May 1.4093 1.3779 1.3908
June 1.4391 1.3850 1.4108
July 1.4287 1.3980 1.4100
August 1.3886 1.3403 1.3694
September 1.4122 1.3713 1.3930
October 1.4267 1.3752 1.4061
November 1.4418 1.4083 1.4238
December 1.4599 1.4001 1.4320