YEARLY HIGH
1.8176 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.3558 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5725 CDF

2020 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.8176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.3558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4618 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4465 to the December average rate of 1.7864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8176 was up 23.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4761, 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 9,087,806 CDF
2019 Average 7,095,621 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,778,865 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,308,940.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8248
1.3636
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 1.4455, compared to 1.6995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4459 CDF (High: 1.8176 / Low: 1.3717). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 CDF (High: 1.6726 / Low: 1.6400).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4459
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.7864) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3544 (+24.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.7864
2019 Avg (December) 1.4320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4625 1.4091 1.4465
February 1.4326 1.3909 1.4148
March 1.4377 1.3558 1.4020
April 1.4263 1.3826 1.4054
May 1.4808 1.4140 1.4531
June 1.6030 1.4931 1.5514
July 1.6534 1.5933 1.6227
August 1.6726 1.6400 1.6537
September 1.6888 1.6455 1.6665
October 1.7379 1.5790 1.7044
November 1.7837 1.7266 1.7635
December 1.8176 1.3717 1.7864