YEARLY HIGH
6.4022 PYG
YEARLY LOW
5.5518 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9229 PYG

2021 KRW to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.4022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 5.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8505 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2786 to the December average rate of 5.7570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.4022 was down 1.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.4956, 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 32,011,054 PYG
2020 Average 28,751,742 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 27,758,781 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,252,273.60 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.3350
5.6580
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 5.9775, compared to 5.8682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3364 PYG (High: 5.8881 / Low: 5.5518). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1320 PYG (High: 5.8365 / Low: 5.7045).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3364
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.2786) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.5815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6971 (+12.49%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.2786
2020 Avg (January) 5.5815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4022 6.2110 6.2786
February 6.2080 5.8854 6.0597
March 6.0013 5.6915 5.8209
April 5.8881 5.5518 5.7144
May 6.1123 5.8367 5.9797
June 6.1074 5.9281 6.0117
July 6.0525 5.9089 5.9729
August 6.0763 5.8759 5.9687
September 5.9949 5.7880 5.8829
October 5.9175 5.7576 5.8434
November 5.8611 5.7084 5.7847
December 5.8365 5.7045 5.7570