2019 KRW to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1604 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.1309 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1528 DJF

2019 KRW to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.1604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0295 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1580 to the December average rate of 0.1519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1604 was down 5.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1690, 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 802,026 DJF

2018 Average 808,410 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 654,550 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,475.21 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1597

0.1460

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KRW to DJF 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 0.1553, compared to 0.1504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1553

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0295 DJF (High: 0.1604 / Low: 0.1309). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 DJF (High: 0.1581 / Low: 0.1562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1580) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1677), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-5.77%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1580

2018 Avg (January) 0.1677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1604	0.1309	0.1580
February	0.1596	0.1576	0.1585
March	0.1581	0.1562	0.1572
April	0.1572	0.1529	0.1558
May	0.1529	0.1490	0.1506
June	0.1544	0.1497	0.1518
July	0.1534	0.1500	0.1512
August	0.1489	0.1462	0.1471
September	0.1509	0.1467	0.1490
October	0.1529	0.1478	0.1505
November	0.1541	0.1506	0.1524
December	0.1541	0.1496	0.1519