YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0366 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0395 SDG

2019 KRW to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0424 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0430 was up 0.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0429, 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 214,786 SDG
2018 Average 105,196 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 182,781 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,004.32 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0430
0.0367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to SDG 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 0.0408, compared to 0.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0033 SDG (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0388). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SDG (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0418).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0424) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0359 (+545.19%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0424
2018 Avg (January) 0.0066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0430 0.0420 0.0424
February 0.0427 0.0422 0.0424
March 0.0423 0.0418 0.0420
April 0.0421 0.0388 0.0414
May 0.0388 0.0377 0.0382
June 0.0391 0.0378 0.0385
July 0.0390 0.0380 0.0383
August 0.0378 0.0366 0.0373
September 0.0383 0.0372 0.0378
October 0.0387 0.0373 0.0382
November 0.0391 0.0381 0.0386
December 0.0391 0.0379 0.0385