YEARLY HIGH
3.4111 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.1092 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2631 KRW

2019 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 3.4111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 3.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3018 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1394 to the December average rate of 3.2832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.4111 was down 37.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.4552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,055 KRW
2018 Average 15,512 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 15,546 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,509.11 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.4150
3.1144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 3.2091, compared to 3.3172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1117 KRW (High: 3.3742 / Low: 3.2625). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 KRW (High: 3.1917 / Low: 3.1540).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1117
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.3899) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2456 (+7.81%).

2019 Avg (August) 3.3899
2018 Avg (August) 3.1443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1748 3.1092 3.1394
February 3.1633 3.1237 3.1452
March 3.1917 3.1540 3.1729
April 3.2612 3.1714 3.2002
May 3.3469 3.2614 3.3120
June 3.3304 3.2310 3.2849
July 3.3258 3.2514 3.2977
August 3.4111 3.3484 3.3899
September 3.3999 3.3045 3.3466
October 3.3742 3.2625 3.3126
November 3.3101 3.2346 3.2730
December 3.3346 3.2346 3.2832