YEARLY HIGH
0.0204 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0182 MXN

2020 KRW to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0204 was up 16.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0176, 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 102,199 MXN
2019 Average 82,627 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 77,822 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,376.57 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0202
0.0154
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MXN 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 0.0179, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 MXN (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MXN (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0198) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0166), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+19.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0198
2019 Avg (April) 0.0166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0158 0.0161
February 0.0163 0.0156 0.0158
March 0.0201 0.0163 0.0183
April 0.0204 0.0193 0.0198
May 0.0203 0.0179 0.0191
June 0.0192 0.0178 0.0185
July 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187
August 0.0190 0.0184 0.0187
September 0.0192 0.0178 0.0184
October 0.0189 0.0185 0.0186
November 0.0189 0.0180 0.0183
December 0.0185 0.0181 0.0182