YEARLY HIGH
0.4796 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.3070 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3208 KRW

2019 MGA to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MGA to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.4796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.3070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1726 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3150 to the December average rate of 0.3268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4796 was up 37.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3490, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,398 KRW
2018 Average 1,648 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,535 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 863.22 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3295
0.3137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.3191, compared to 0.3226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.1672 KRW (High: 0.4796 / Low: 0.3125). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 KRW (High: 0.3247 / Low: 0.3175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1672
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.3268) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0103 (+3.26%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.3268
2018 Avg (December) 0.3164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3224 0.3070 0.3150
February 0.3234 0.3101 0.3176
March 0.3247 0.3175 0.3198
April 0.3206 0.3118 0.3162
May 0.3291 0.3195 0.3245
June 0.3257 0.3166 0.3215
July 0.3278 0.3167 0.3237
August 0.3325 0.3242 0.3282
September 0.3256 0.3154 0.3193
October 0.3245 0.3159 0.3208
November 0.3275 0.3105 0.3167
December 0.4796 0.3125 0.3268