YEARLY HIGH
72.3490 KRW
YEARLY LOW
62.7284 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.4339 KRW

2020 MDL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 72.3490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 9, dropping to 62.7284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6206 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.1206 to the December average rate of 63.6436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 72.3490 was up 3.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 70.0386, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,745 KRW
2019 Average 332,511 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 313,642 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,102.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72.5910
62.8302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 68.5578, compared to 68.3100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.5578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.3100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6161 KRW (High: 70.6851 / Low: 67.0689). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2370 KRW (High: 71.0064 / Low: 69.7695).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6161
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.1946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 71.7776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 68.6656), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1120 (+4.53%).

2020 Avg (August) 71.7776
2019 Avg (August) 68.6656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.0729 66.1580 67.1206
February 69.0729 67.0053 68.0632
March 70.6851 67.0689 68.8694
April 69.2472 65.6376 67.4624
May 70.6304 68.3263 69.4917
June 71.0064 69.7695 70.3393
July 72.1945 69.2329 70.7575
August 72.3490 71.0302 71.7776
September 72.2470 69.0711 70.8648
October 69.4966 66.1526 67.6702
November 66.7594 64.0759 65.1461
December 64.7720 62.7284 63.6436