YEARLY HIGH
5.5938 PYG
YEARLY LOW
4.9503 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3548 PYG

2019 KRW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.5938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 4.9503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6435 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3801 to the December average rate of 5.4987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.5938 was up 4.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3674, 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 27,969,047 PYG
2018 Average 26,049,949 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 24,751,322 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,217,725.53 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.5670
5.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to PYG 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 5.3842, compared to 5.3253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3842
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.2954 PYG (High: 5.3548 / Low: 5.0594). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 PYG (High: 5.4492 / Low: 5.3503).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2954
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1801 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.4987) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.2748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2240 (+4.25%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.4987
2018 Avg (December) 5.2748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4890 5.3111 5.3801
February 5.4599 5.3552 5.3943
March 5.4492 5.3503 5.4040
April 5.5054 5.3833 5.4472
May 5.4341 5.2590 5.3522
June 5.3865 5.2653 5.3274
July 5.3548 5.0594 5.1473
August 5.1760 4.9503 5.0516
September 5.3682 5.1490 5.2958
October 5.5476 5.2889 5.4384
November 5.5787 5.4526 5.5201
December 5.5938 5.4010 5.4987