YEARLY HIGH
3.2366 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.5616 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8563 KRW

2020 KZT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3.2366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 2.5616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6750 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0747 to the December average rate of 2.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2366 was up 1.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1958, 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 16,183 KRW
2019 Average 15,209 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 12,808 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,374.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.2181
2.5433
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 2.9849, compared to 2.7278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4624 KRW (High: 3.1717 / Low: 2.7093). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 KRW (High: 2.8380 / Low: 2.8084).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4624
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2456 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.1618) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.9754), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1864 (+6.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.1618
2019 Avg (February) 2.9754

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1517 3.0008 3.0747
February 3.2366 3.1165 3.1618
March 3.1717 2.7093 2.9162
April 2.8715 2.7273 2.8228
May 3.0031 2.8617 2.9358
June 3.0366 2.9541 2.9978
July 2.9530 2.8210 2.9049
August 2.8380 2.8084 2.8271
September 2.8390 2.6900 2.7721
October 2.7106 2.6107 2.6631
November 2.6258 2.5753 2.5999
December 2.6367 2.5616 2.5995