YEARLY HIGH
1.8223 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.6586 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7405 CDF

2021 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.6586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1637 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7946 to the December average rate of 1.6891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8223 was up 0.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.8176, 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 9,111,416 CDF
2020 Average 7,865,641 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,292,957 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 818,458.69 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8051
1.6785
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 1.7775, compared to 1.7035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0614 CDF (High: 1.7994 / Low: 1.7381). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 CDF (High: 1.7073 / Low: 1.6786).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.7946) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.4465), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3481 (+24.07%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.7946
2020 Avg (January) 1.4465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8223 1.7663 1.7946
February 1.7980 1.7622 1.7811
March 1.7994 1.7381 1.7587
April 1.7991 1.7588 1.7783
May 1.7974 1.7554 1.7790
June 1.7989 1.7476 1.7733
July 1.7610 1.7246 1.7404
August 1.7449 1.6866 1.7134
September 1.7182 1.6766 1.6977
October 1.7129 1.6586 1.6905
November 1.7039 1.6716 1.6898
December 1.7073 1.6786 1.6891