2021 KRW to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 KRW to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the KRW to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 13.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 11.8696.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2256 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7855 to the December average rate of 12.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.0952 was down 2.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.4587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
KRW to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.7844, compared to 12.2284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5560 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5470 IDR (High: 13.0914 / Low: 12.5444). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2134 IDR (High: 12.8758 / Low: 12.6624).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2762 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 12.9968) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12.8845), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1123 (+0.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0914 | 12.5444 | 12.7855 |
| February | 12.7443 | 12.5145 | 12.6411 |
| March | 12.9259 | 12.5770 | 12.7350 |
| April | 13.0952 | 12.8503 | 12.9968 |
| May | 12.9235 | 12.6031 | 12.7598 |
| June | 12.8758 | 12.6624 | 12.7881 |
| July | 12.8806 | 12.5624 | 12.6719 |
| August | 12.5599 | 12.2512 | 12.3957 |
| September | 12.3406 | 12.0212 | 12.1583 |
| October | 12.1529 | 11.8725 | 12.0063 |
| November | 12.1531 | 11.8696 | 12.0435 |
| December | 12.2647 | 11.9465 | 12.0947 |