YEARLY HIGH
127.9986 KRW
YEARLY LOW
116.5455 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.1487 KRW

2019 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 127.9986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 116.5455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4531 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.5754 to the December average rate of 121.8160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 127.9986 was up 5.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 120.8519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 639,993 KRW
2018 Average 586,124 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 582,727 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,265.50 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

127.1045
116.7092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 119.3245, compared to 122.9730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.9730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 4.0436 KRW (High: 127.9986 / Low: 123.9550). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9804 KRW (High: 118.2849 / Low: 117.3045).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0436
March Spread (Stable) ±0.9804

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.7816 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 126.2382) against the same month in 2018 (average: 118.2452), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9931 (+6.76%).

2019 Avg (August) 126.2382
2018 Avg (August) 118.2452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 118.5636 116.5455 117.5754
February 118.2538 116.8705 117.6998
March 118.2849 117.3045 117.8379
April 120.6524 117.1511 118.5410
May 123.5513 120.4531 122.2256
June 122.9925 120.7083 122.0672
July 123.4416 120.6422 122.7632
August 127.9986 123.9550 126.2382
September 125.5451 122.1293 123.4566
October 124.1313 121.0644 122.4895
November 122.5166 119.6056 121.0742
December 123.7742 120.3311 121.8160