2019 PYG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2020 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.1788 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1869 KRW

2019 PYG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.2020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1859 to the December average rate of 0.1819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2020 was up 1.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1983, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,010 KRW

2018 Average 960 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 894 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1997

0.1795

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1857, compared to 0.1880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1857

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0109 KRW (High: 0.1977 / Low: 0.1867). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 KRW (High: 0.1869 / Low: 0.1835).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1980) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.83%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1980

2018 Avg (August) 0.1944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1883	0.1822	0.1859
February	0.1867	0.1832	0.1854
March	0.1869	0.1835	0.1851
April	0.1858	0.1816	0.1836
May	0.1902	0.1840	0.1869
June	0.1899	0.1857	0.1877
July	0.1977	0.1867	0.1943
August	0.2020	0.1932	0.1980
September	0.1942	0.1863	0.1889
October	0.1891	0.1803	0.1839
November	0.1834	0.1793	0.1812
December	0.1851	0.1788	0.1819