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

2021 KRW to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, 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 0.0008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0009 was down 0.17% compared to the 2020 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 4,605 USD
2020 Average 4,245 USD
Yearly Trough Low 4,164 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.52 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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 0.0009 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) 0.0009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0009). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0009 / Low: 0.0008).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0009) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0009), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+6.03%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0009
2020 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 0.0009 0.0009
June 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
July 0.0009 0.0009 0.0009
August 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
September 0.0009 0.0008 0.0009
October 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008
November 0.0008 0.0008 0.0008
December 0.0009 0.0008 0.0008