YEARLY HIGH
3.3911 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3297 SDG

2021 KRW to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3.3911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3419 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0503 to the December average rate of 0.3695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 635.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.3911 was up 6546.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0510, 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 16,955,658 SDG
2020 Average 229,940 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 246,168 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,709,489.55 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4256
0.0161
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 0.2829, compared to 0.3764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 3.3419 SDG (High: 3.3911 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SDG (High: 0.0509 / Low: 0.0494).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3419
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.2200) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1767 (+407.43%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.2200
2020 Avg (February) 0.0434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0509 0.0494 0.0503
February 3.3911 0.0492 0.2200
March 0.3433 0.3325 0.3363
April 0.3480 0.3368 0.3410
May 0.3786 0.3463 0.3620
June 0.4007 0.3785 0.3875
July 0.4003 0.3867 0.3915
August 0.3906 0.3787 0.3840
September 0.3837 0.3714 0.3769
October 0.3771 0.3677 0.3729
November 0.3741 0.1890 0.3639
December 0.3731 0.3672 0.3695