YEARLY HIGH
93.4912 KRW
YEARLY LOW
50.3703 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.6428 KRW

2021 SCR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 93.4912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 50.3703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1209 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8058 to the December average rate of 88.0665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 69.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 93.4912 was down 4.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 98.0809, 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 467,456 KRW
2020 Average 351,802 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 251,852 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,604.27 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

93.1578
48.0465
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 61.7144, compared to 85.5711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.8567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.7144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.5711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 26.1146 KRW (High: 80.4312 / Low: 54.3166). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0677 KRW (High: 53.4918 / Low: 51.4241).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.1146
February Spread (Stable) ±2.0677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.6879 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 87.9597) against the same month in 2020 (average: 54.7846), the exchange rate shifted by +33.1751 (+60.56%).

2021 Avg (November) 87.9597
2020 Avg (November) 54.7846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.7478 50.3703 51.8058
February 53.4918 51.4241 52.5255
March 55.6697 51.9940 53.4016
April 80.4312 54.3166 69.0718
May 75.4811 67.5134 71.2790
June 76.8371 67.1651 72.2028
July 84.9929 69.7353 77.5592
August 90.9070 75.1196 84.7319
September 92.3586 83.9342 89.3985
October 92.2522 78.4296 85.7107
November 93.4912 79.7683 87.9597
December 92.5246 78.8138 88.0665