YEARLY HIGH
0.0262 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0217 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0239 UAH

2021 KRW to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0262 was up 0.48% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0261, 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 131,134 UAH
2020 Average 114,578 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 108,525 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,609.17 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0260
0.0220
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 0.0249, compared to 0.0229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 UAH (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0217). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 UAH (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0227).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0257) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+23.80%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0257
2020 Avg (January) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0251 0.0257
February 0.0253 0.0247 0.0251
March 0.0254 0.0243 0.0246
April 0.0252 0.0246 0.0249
May 0.0250 0.0242 0.0246
June 0.0248 0.0239 0.0242
July 0.0242 0.0233 0.0238
August 0.0236 0.0226 0.0231
September 0.0234 0.0224 0.0228
October 0.0226 0.0220 0.0223
November 0.0230 0.0217 0.0223
December 0.0232 0.0227 0.0230