YEARLY HIGH
20.9223 VND
YEARLY LOW
18.7993 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9448 VND

2019 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 20.9223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 18.7993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1230 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7041 to the December average rate of 19.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.9223 was down 3.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.6147, 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 104,611,678 VND
2018 Average 104,376,766 VND
Yearly Trough Low 93,996,510 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,615,167.65 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.8593
18.9961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to VND 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 20.2996, compared to 19.5901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.6737 VND (High: 19.8656 / Low: 19.1919). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2634 VND (High: 20.6562 / Low: 20.3928).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6737
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2634

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 0.5888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 20.7041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 21.3010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5970 (-2.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 20.7041
2018 Avg (January) 21.3010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9223 20.4686 20.7041
February 20.7992 20.4978 20.6675
March 20.6562 20.3928 20.4793
April 20.5139 19.9978 20.3295
May 19.9981 19.5683 19.7407
June 20.1903 19.5997 19.8764
July 20.1266 19.5729 19.7360
August 19.3325 18.7993 19.1514
September 19.6869 19.1028 19.4086
October 19.8656 19.1919 19.6148
November 20.1398 19.5773 19.8583
December 20.0735 19.4047 19.7714