YEARLY HIGH
21.5013 VND
YEARLY LOW
18.8424 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0555 VND

2021 KRW to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.5013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 18.8424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6589 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0038 to the December average rate of 19.3491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.5013 was up 0.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.4257, 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 107,506,475 VND
2020 Average 98,562,828 VND
Yearly Trough Low 94,212,158 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,294,317.13 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.1919
18.9351
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 20.6210, compared to 19.4900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.4900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.9112 VND (High: 21.5013 / Low: 20.5901). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4306 VND (High: 20.7294 / Low: 20.2988).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9112
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4306

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 0.4060 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 21.0038) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.8726), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1313 (+5.69%).

2021 Avg (January) 21.0038
2020 Avg (January) 19.8726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.5013 20.5901 21.0038
February 20.9086 20.4666 20.6975
March 20.8816 20.2107 20.3937
April 20.8115 20.3605 20.5902
May 20.7294 20.2988 20.5439
June 20.8054 20.2415 20.4966
July 20.3707 19.8805 20.0906
August 20.1071 19.3944 19.6922
September 19.6733 19.1542 19.4226
October 19.5329 19.0087 19.2627
November 19.3297 18.8424 19.1232
December 19.6044 19.1239 19.3491