YEARLY HIGH
0.0477 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0403 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0437 GMD

2020 KRW to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0439 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0477 was up 7.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0446, 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 238,728 GMD
2019 Average 215,061 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 201,712 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,015.59 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0479
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 0.0425, compared to 0.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 GMD (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0403). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GMD (High: 0.0439 / Low: 0.0434).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0473) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+8.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0473
2019 Avg (December) 0.0438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0444 0.0427 0.0439
February 0.0434 0.0418 0.0427
March 0.0430 0.0403 0.0419
April 0.0421 0.0412 0.0417
May 0.0421 0.0415 0.0418
June 0.0432 0.0421 0.0428
July 0.0436 0.0429 0.0432
August 0.0439 0.0434 0.0436
September 0.0445 0.0435 0.0440
October 0.0459 0.0444 0.0452
November 0.0468 0.0455 0.0464
December 0.0477 0.0467 0.0473