YEARLY HIGH
0.0510 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0381 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0460 SDG

2020 KRW to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0381.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0389 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0510 was up 18.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0430, 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 255,104 SDG
2019 Average 197,228 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 190,542 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,562.51 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0517
0.0377
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 0.0440, compared to 0.0480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0046 SDG (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0409). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SDG (High: 0.0468 / Low: 0.0463).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0505) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0385), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+31.20%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0505
2019 Avg (December) 0.0385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0381 0.0389
February 0.0456 0.0409 0.0434
March 0.0467 0.0439 0.0454
April 0.0457 0.0447 0.0452
May 0.0454 0.0446 0.0450
June 0.0464 0.0452 0.0458
July 0.0465 0.0459 0.0461
August 0.0468 0.0463 0.0466
September 0.0475 0.0464 0.0470
October 0.0490 0.0474 0.0483
November 0.0500 0.0487 0.0496
December 0.0510 0.0498 0.0505