YEARLY HIGH
21.4257 VND
YEARLY LOW
18.5293 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7112 VND

2020 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 21.4257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 18.5293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8965 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8726 to the December average rate of 21.1250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.4257 was up 2.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.9223, 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 107,128,514 VND
2019 Average 99,698,526 VND
Yearly Trough Low 92,646,261 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,482,252.95 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.3433
18.7236
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 19.3101, compared to 20.1124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.1124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1073 VND (High: 19.6365 / Low: 18.5293). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2669 VND (High: 19.4375 / Low: 19.1706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1073
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2669

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4357 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 21.1250) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.7714), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3537 (+6.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 21.1250
2019 Avg (December) 19.7714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.0796 19.3180 19.8726
February 19.7751 19.0281 19.4369
March 19.6365 18.5293 19.1821
April 19.4015 19.0027 19.1803
May 19.2131 18.7071 18.9419
June 19.4750 18.9038 19.2466
July 19.4375 19.1706 19.3027
August 19.7588 19.3520 19.5181
September 20.0115 19.3986 19.6952
October 20.5988 19.8716 20.2580
November 20.9775 20.3899 20.7752
December 21.4257 20.7295 21.1250