YEARLY HIGH
130.0136 KRW
YEARLY LOW
117.4646 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.2298 KRW

2020 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 130.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 117.4646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5490 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 121.3681 to the December average rate of 121.8304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 130.0136 was up 1.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 127.9986, 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 650,068 KRW
2019 Average 605,878 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 587,323 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,744.95 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

129.3856
119.8872
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 123.4422, compared to 125.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 123.4422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.1457 KRW (High: 129.6415 / Low: 120.4958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0627 KRW (High: 123.1906 / Low: 121.1279).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.1457
November Spread (Stable) ±2.0627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.9401 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 127.7292) against the same month in 2019 (average: 123.4566), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2725 (+3.46%).

2020 Avg (September) 127.7292
2019 Avg (September) 123.4566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.6289 120.1310 121.3681
February 125.7968 121.6934 123.4917
March 129.6415 120.4958 125.6188
April 123.9879 118.3410 120.6787
May 125.8762 123.2900 124.8096
June 126.0518 123.4737 124.6866
July 128.1534 123.4806 125.5671
August 129.8545 127.5351 128.5940
September 130.0136 125.7171 127.7292
October 126.1055 122.4493 124.2866
November 123.1906 121.1279 122.0965
December 123.7456 117.4646 121.8304