YEARLY HIGH
0.0261 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0229 UAH

2020 KRW to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0261 was up 3.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0253, 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 130,513 UAH
2019 Average 110,921 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 100,511 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,001.87 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0263
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to UAH 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 UAH (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0205). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 UAH (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0257) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+28.08%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0257
2019 Avg (December) 0.0201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0211 0.0203 0.0207
February 0.0210 0.0201 0.0206
March 0.0233 0.0205 0.0218
April 0.0226 0.0219 0.0222
May 0.0221 0.0216 0.0218
June 0.0224 0.0219 0.0221
July 0.0233 0.0223 0.0228
August 0.0234 0.0230 0.0232
September 0.0243 0.0233 0.0238
October 0.0252 0.0243 0.0248
November 0.0258 0.0250 0.0254
December 0.0261 0.0254 0.0257