YEARLY HIGH
1.6854 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.4170 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5870 KRW

2019 MWK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MWK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.6854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.4170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2684 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5330 to the December average rate of 1.5976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6854 was up 7.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.5723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,427 KRW
2018 Average 7,543 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,085 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,342.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6642
1.5211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.5649, compared to 1.6090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1577 KRW (High: 1.6513 / Low: 1.4937). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 KRW (High: 1.5497 / Low: 1.5309).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1577
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0793 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.6523) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1092 (+7.08%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.6523
2018 Avg (August) 1.5431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5569 1.4170 1.5330
February 1.5497 1.5309 1.5411
March 1.5733 1.5469 1.5602
April 1.5998 1.5478 1.5695
May 1.6623 1.5851 1.6326
June 1.6513 1.4937 1.5532
July 1.6012 1.5265 1.5550
August 1.6854 1.5813 1.6523
September 1.6742 1.6076 1.6419
October 1.6494 1.5905 1.6143
November 1.6175 1.5755 1.5930
December 1.6362 1.5641 1.5976