YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0124 ZAR

2019 KRW to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0123 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0130 was down 5.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0138, 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 64,966 ZAR
2018 Average 60,122 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 58,906 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,059.99 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0128
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ZAR 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 ZAR (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0119). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0123) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.92%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0123
2018 Avg (January) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0119 0.0123
February 0.0125 0.0119 0.0123
March 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
May 0.0125 0.0120 0.0122
June 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
July 0.0122 0.0118 0.0119
August 0.0128 0.0122 0.0125
September 0.0126 0.0123 0.0124
October 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
November 0.0129 0.0124 0.0127
December 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123