YEARLY HIGH
64.2489 KRW
YEARLY LOW
48.9242 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.1847 KRW

2020 MXN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 64.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 48.9242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3247 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.0149 to the December average rate of 54.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.2489 was up 2.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 62.7271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,212,443 KRW
2019 Average 3,027,052 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,446,209 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 766,234.23 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

64.7001
49.2183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 56.2007, compared to 54.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.2007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.4717 KRW (High: 61.2629 / Low: 49.7912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2093 KRW (High: 54.1347 / Low: 52.9255).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.4717
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 8.6695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 63.4100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 58.5483), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8617 (+8.30%).

2020 Avg (February) 63.4100
2019 Avg (February) 58.5483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.4682 61.0643 62.0149
February 64.2489 61.2000 63.4100
March 61.2629 49.7912 54.7405
April 51.9479 48.9242 50.5085
May 55.7400 49.3083 52.4798
June 56.1296 52.0203 54.0506
July 54.6581 52.4763 53.5383
August 54.2890 52.6762 53.5966
September 56.0649 52.1889 54.4817
October 54.1347 52.9255 53.8643
November 55.5159 53.0174 54.6826
December 55.3734 54.0264 54.8486