2019 PEN to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 365.6915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 330.9487.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.7429 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.2810 to the December average rate of 349.6758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 365.6915 was up 5.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 346.3006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
PEN to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 344.8929, compared to 353.4573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.5644 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 9.9871 KRW (High: 365.6915 / Low: 355.7044). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2761 KRW (High: 357.8258 / Low: 354.5497).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.3415 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 358.3211) against the same month in 2018 (average: 340.8100), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5111 (+5.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 340.4630 | 330.9487 | 335.2810 |
| February | 340.3606 | 336.2843 | 338.0283 |
| March | 345.1506 | 340.2747 | 342.7080 |
| April | 351.9765 | 342.7328 | 345.8243 |
| May | 359.8301 | 351.3013 | 355.0330 |
| June | 355.7271 | 348.9304 | 352.4828 |
| July | 360.2946 | 352.5487 | 357.6508 |
| August | 365.6915 | 355.7044 | 358.3211 |
| September | 357.8258 | 354.5497 | 355.9972 |
| October | 356.6762 | 348.2434 | 352.2203 |
| November | 349.5298 | 344.0610 | 346.8788 |
| December | 352.3236 | 345.6952 | 349.6758 |