YEARLY HIGH
0.3895 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.3553 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3729 KZT

2021 KRW to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.3553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3827 to the December average rate of 0.3687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3895 was down 0.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3904, 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 1,947,734 KZT
2020 Average 1,758,011 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,776,649 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,084.16 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3868
0.3581
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KZT 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 0.3797, compared to 0.3661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0137 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0147 KZT (High: 0.3720 / Low: 0.3574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 KZT (High: 0.3728 / Low: 0.3651).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3827) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0575 (+17.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3827
2020 Avg (January) 0.3253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3895 0.3786 0.3827
February 0.3804 0.3707 0.3767
March 0.3795 0.3677 0.3722
April 0.3884 0.3771 0.3844
May 0.3867 0.3765 0.3815
June 0.3863 0.3765 0.3807
July 0.3773 0.3686 0.3730
August 0.3724 0.3614 0.3671
September 0.3687 0.3576 0.3631
October 0.3662 0.3553 0.3605
November 0.3720 0.3574 0.3641
December 0.3728 0.3651 0.3687