YEARLY HIGH
132.4794 KRW
YEARLY LOW
121.6219 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.3213 KRW

2021 MAD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MAD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 132.4794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 121.6219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8576 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4944 to the December average rate of 127.9666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 132.4794 was up 1.90% compared to the 2020 peak of 130.0136, 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 662,397 KRW
2020 Average 621,193 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 608,109 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,287.87 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

131.5235
122.7645
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 125.2698, compared to 129.3728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.2698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.3728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 4.5580 KRW (High: 132.4794 / Low: 127.9214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4243 KRW (High: 128.6945 / Low: 127.2702).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5580
December Spread (Stable) ±1.4243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 129.5048) against the same month in 2020 (average: 122.0965), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4083 (+6.07%).

2021 Avg (November) 129.5048
2020 Avg (November) 122.0965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 124.9643 121.6219 123.4944
February 125.9361 123.3410 124.3223
March 126.5461 123.1940 125.4954
April 125.6249 123.6941 124.9407
May 128.5911 124.6548 126.7118
June 128.3966 125.5150 126.6541
July 129.1968 126.4627 128.0271
August 131.2624 127.5694 129.3920
September 132.0127 129.2251 130.7936
October 132.0059 128.8276 130.5527
November 132.4794 127.9214 129.5048
December 128.6945 127.2702 127.9666