YEARLY HIGH
3.5335 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.0361 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3040 KRW

2020 MRO to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 3.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 3.0361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4974 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2663 to the December average rate of 3.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5335 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4111, 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 17,667 KRW
2019 Average 16,320 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 15,180 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,487.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.4814
3.0272
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 3.3782, compared to 3.2297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1486 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2143 KRW (High: 3.5335 / Low: 3.3192). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 KRW (High: 3.3456 / Low: 3.3070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2143
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0941 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0941

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.4068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2339 (+7.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.4068
2019 Avg (March) 3.1729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3501 3.2351 3.2663
February 3.4136 3.3024 3.3471
March 3.5335 3.3192 3.4068
April 3.4644 3.3908 3.4250
May 3.4762 3.4163 3.4435
June 3.4259 3.3355 3.3808
July 3.3761 3.3324 3.3590
August 3.3456 3.3070 3.3257
September 3.3383 3.2594 3.2995
October 3.2671 3.1609 3.2054
November 3.1839 3.0953 3.1235
December 3.1070 3.0361 3.0650