YEARLY HIGH
38.3449 IRR
YEARLY LOW
34.5760 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.2087 IRR

2019 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 38.3449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 34.5760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7689 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.7504 to the December average rate of 35.9264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 38.3449 was down 3.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 39.5687, 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 191,724,488 IRR
2018 Average 184,747,525 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 172,879,970 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,844,518.06 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

38.0461
34.4976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR 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 36.8534, compared to 35.5640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 1.4322 IRR (High: 37.5968 / Low: 36.1646). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5433 IRR (High: 37.8275 / Low: 37.2842).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4322
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5433

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 1.2852 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 37.7504) against the same month in 2018 (average: 33.8144), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9360 (+11.64%).

2019 Avg (January) 37.7504
2018 Avg (January) 33.8144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3449 37.1492 37.7504
February 37.8275 37.2842 37.5117
March 37.7048 36.9520 37.2314
April 37.5968 36.1646 36.9509
May 36.5490 35.2420 35.6657
June 36.7012 35.4136 36.0101
July 36.2740 35.4625 35.7650
August 35.2227 34.5760 34.7933
September 35.8274 34.6894 35.2542
October 36.1509 34.9543 35.6076
November 36.4623 35.6309 36.0373
December 36.4628 35.3687 35.9264