YEARLY HIGH
0.0446 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0411 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0430 GMD

2019 KRW to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0446 was down 2.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0457, 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 222,973 GMD
2018 Average 218,560 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 205,562 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,411.04 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0444
0.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to GMD 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 0.0433, compared to 0.0427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0020 GMD (High: 0.0439 / Low: 0.0419). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0436).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0442) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.92%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0442
2018 Avg (January) 0.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0446 0.0437 0.0442
February 0.0444 0.0439 0.0441
March 0.0441 0.0436 0.0438
April 0.0439 0.0427 0.0434
May 0.0427 0.0415 0.0420
June 0.0431 0.0416 0.0423
July 0.0428 0.0421 0.0424
August 0.0418 0.0411 0.0414
September 0.0428 0.0416 0.0422
October 0.0439 0.0419 0.0429
November 0.0444 0.0431 0.0438
December 0.0444 0.0431 0.0438