YEARLY HIGH
23.2346 KRW
YEARLY LOW
20.9783 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2198 KRW

2021 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 23.2346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 20.9783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2563 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2880 to the December average rate of 22.5484, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 23.2346 was down 6.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 24.7878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,173 KRW
2020 Average 114,577 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 104,891 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,281.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.9601
21.1360
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GMD 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: JanтАУJun) was 21.7811, compared to 22.6585 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.8773 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 21.7811
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 22.6585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.7956 KRW (High: 22.2245 / Low: 21.4289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3135 KRW (High: 22.6923 / Low: 22.3788).

March Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.7956
December Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.3135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1662 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 22.8081) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.1093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6988 (+3.16%).

2021 Avg (October) 22.8081
2020 Avg (October) 22.1093

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Month High Low Average
January 21.7175 20.9783 21.2880
February 21.9490 21.4294 21.6249
March 22.2245 21.4289 22.0325
April 22.0553 21.6334 21.8745
May 22.2142 21.6487 21.9107
June 22.1945 21.6659 21.9561
July 22.5701 22.1005 22.3804
August 23.0196 22.3503 22.6916
September 23.0763 22.5228 22.8076
October 23.2346 22.4463 22.8081
November 23.0492 22.5742 22.7146
December 22.6923 22.3788 22.5484