YEARLY HIGH
0.0009 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0008 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0009 USD

2019 KRW to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0009 to the December average rate of 0.0009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0009 was down 4.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0009, 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 4,504 USD
2018 Average 4,546 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,106 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.57 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0009
0.0008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to USD 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 0.0009, compared to 0.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0008). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0009).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0009) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-4.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0009
2018 Avg (January) 0.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
February 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
March 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
April 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
May 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
June 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
July 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
August 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
September 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
October 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
November 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
December 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009