YEARLY HIGH
2.8143 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.5671 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6830 KRW

2021 KZT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KZT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 2.8143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.5671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2472 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6130 to the December average rate of 2.7121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8143 was down 13.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.2366, 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 14,071 KRW
2020 Average 14,276 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 12,835 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,236.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7918
2.5842
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 2.6339, compared to 2.7322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1102 KRW (High: 2.7980 / Low: 2.6878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 KRW (High: 2.7390 / Low: 2.6827).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1102
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0850 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 2.7745) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1114 (+4.18%).

2021 Avg (October) 2.7745
2020 Avg (October) 2.6631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6414 2.5671 2.6130
February 2.6975 2.6288 2.6545
March 2.7194 2.6350 2.6865
April 2.6518 2.5749 2.6015
May 2.6562 2.5859 2.6211
June 2.6564 2.5889 2.6268
July 2.7129 2.6501 2.6812
August 2.7667 2.6856 2.7243
September 2.7964 2.7121 2.7542
October 2.8143 2.7311 2.7745
November 2.7980 2.6878 2.7466
December 2.7390 2.6827 2.7121