YEARLY HIGH
367.7300 KRW
YEARLY LOW
325.9134 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
343.3821 KRW

2025 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 367.7300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 325.9134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.8165 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 360.9016 to the December average rate of 343.4397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 367.7300 was down 0.48% compared to the 2024 peak of 369.5081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,838,650 KRW
2024 Average 1,752,241 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,629,567 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209,082.75 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

363.9536
327.3289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 349.7420, compared to 337.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.7420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 22.9870 KRW (High: 365.4092 / Low: 342.4222). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3094 KRW (High: 336.8939 / Low: 328.5845).

April Spread (Volatile) ±22.9870
July Spread (Stable) ±8.3094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 11.0566 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 360.9016) against the same month in 2024 (average: 354.8259), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0757 (+1.71%).

2025 Avg (January) 360.9016
2024 Avg (January) 354.8259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 367.7300 352.2955 360.9016
February 364.7828 351.7228 358.6974
March 363.5573 353.2751 358.4772
April 365.4092 342.4222 350.5257
May 350.6719 329.1137 339.4691
June 335.5535 325.9134 330.3810
July 336.8939 328.5845 332.9015
August 337.8016 327.4837 332.3646
September 337.6961 328.5318 332.0202
October 341.8902 330.1778 336.8030
November 348.4654 338.5446 344.6045
December 347.9765 332.2621 343.4397