YEARLY HIGH
97.8588 KRW
YEARLY LOW
80.8091 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.1801 KRW

2019 SCR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 97.8588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 80.8091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0496 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1087 to the December average rate of 85.5568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 97.8588 was up 16.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 83.9564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 489,294 KRW
2018 Average 404,128 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 404,046 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,248.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

89.8129
81.3922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 83.7605, compared to 86.5996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.7605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.5996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 11.4813 KRW (High: 97.8588 / Low: 86.3775). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6252 KRW (High: 82.4343 / Low: 80.8091).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.4813
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8814 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 89.1112) against the same month in 2018 (average: 82.5042), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6070 (+8.01%).

2019 Avg (August) 89.1112
2018 Avg (August) 82.5042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.0678 81.2142 82.1087
February 82.4343 80.8091 82.0939
March 83.4179 81.6488 82.7195
April 85.0862 82.4613 83.3955
May 87.7142 85.0508 86.4614
June 87.0888 84.4452 85.7842
July 86.7598 84.3794 86.0972
August 97.8588 86.3775 89.1112
September 88.6550 85.8378 87.2298
October 87.9320 84.7576 86.2470
November 89.7540 83.1790 85.3558
December 86.8950 84.2848 85.5568