YEARLY HIGH
439.7791 KRW
YEARLY LOW
372.0415 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
398.9440 KRW

2025 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 439.7791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 372.0415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.7376 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 387.9066 to the December average rate of 435.2201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 439.7791 was up 11.36% compared to the 2024 peak of 394.9011, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,198,895 KRW
2024 Average 1,817,501 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,860,208 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338,687.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

440.8400
373.4016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 387.3728, compared to 410.5151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.1423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 387.3728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.5151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 25.3959 KRW (High: 403.8863 / Low: 378.4904). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1951 KRW (High: 392.4257 / Low: 384.2306).

April Spread (Volatile) ±25.3959
January Spread (Stable) ±8.1951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.2156 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 435.2201) against the same month in 2024 (average: 386.0926), the exchange rate shifted by +49.1275 (+12.72%).

2025 Avg (December) 435.2201
2024 Avg (December) 386.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 392.4257 384.2306 387.9066
February 396.2718 385.8011 390.2394
March 405.4011 392.4282 398.9747
April 403.8863 378.4904 388.7591
May 390.4925 373.0059 379.3355
June 384.6228 372.0415 379.0214
July 393.0800 381.7149 387.9720
August 399.1497 384.5201 392.4626
September 403.9434 393.1135 398.4260
October 425.1677 404.4871 416.5250
November 437.3215 423.5157 432.4852
December 439.7791 426.3626 435.2201