YEARLY HIGH
0.0060 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0056 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0059 CNY

2020 KRW to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0059 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0060 was down 2.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0062, 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 30,145 CNY
2019 Average 29,652 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 28,047 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,097.16 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0060
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CNY 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0059 / Low: 0.0056). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0059) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.00%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0059
2019 Avg (January) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0058 0.0059
February 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
March 0.0059 0.0056 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
May 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
September 0.0058 0.0057 0.0058
October 0.0059 0.0058 0.0059
November 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
December 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060