YEARLY HIGH
18.9203 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.3610 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4275 KMF

2019 KRW to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 18.9203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.3610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5593 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3850 to the December average rate of 0.3784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.9203 was down 2.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.4550, 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 94,601,725 KMF
2018 Average 2,156,821 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,805,185 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,796,540.21 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0319
0.3039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KMF 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 0.3806, compared to 0.4745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 18.5498 KMF (High: 18.9203 / Low: 0.3705). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 KMF (High: 0.3888 / Low: 0.3835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±18.5498
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.9712) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5958 (+158.69%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.9712
2018 Avg (July) 0.3754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3888 0.3817 0.3850
February 0.3888 0.3835 0.3864
March 0.3872 0.3810 0.3846
April 0.3869 0.3768 0.3836
May 0.3782 0.3688 0.3722
June 0.3764 0.3676 0.3717
July 18.9203 0.3705 0.9712
August 0.3701 0.3610 0.3645
September 0.3783 0.3691 0.3745
October 0.3806 0.3731 0.3767
November 0.3857 0.3776 0.3814
December 0.3831 0.3732 0.3784