YEARLY HIGH
3.1958 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.9056 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0413 KRW

2019 KZT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KZT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 3.1958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.9056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2901 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9611 to the December average rate of 3.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.1958 was down 5.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.3925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,979 KRW
2018 Average 15,980 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 14,528 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,450.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.1461
2.9443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to KRW 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 3.0193, compared to 3.0633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1095 KRW (High: 3.1069 / Low: 2.9974). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 KRW (High: 3.0083 / Low: 2.9771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1095
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.1292) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.23%).

2019 Avg (August) 3.1292
2018 Avg (August) 3.1365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9917 2.9056 2.9611
February 3.0061 2.9214 2.9754
March 3.0083 2.9771 2.9944
April 3.0572 2.9804 3.0081
May 3.1520 3.0527 3.1098
June 3.1213 3.0355 3.0668
July 3.0882 3.0307 3.0636
August 3.1958 3.1027 3.1292
September 3.1261 3.0510 3.0851
October 3.1069 2.9974 3.0380
November 3.0629 2.9727 3.0132
December 3.0873 3.0163 3.0506