YEARLY HIGH
26.2409 KRW
YEARLY LOW
19.5998 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8414 KRW

2020 SDG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 26.2409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 19.5998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6411 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7377 to the December average rate of 19.7966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.2409 was down 4.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.3551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 131,205 KRW
2019 Average 127,053 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 97,999 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,205.65 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.3318
19.2024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 22.8327, compared to 20.8501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 2.4895 KRW (High: 24.4331 / Low: 21.9436). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2495 KRW (High: 21.5984 / Low: 21.3488).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4895
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6580 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 25.7377) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.5605), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1771 (+9.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 25.7377
2019 Avg (January) 23.5605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.2409 24.4325 25.7377
February 24.4331 21.9436 23.0797
March 22.7904 21.4280 22.0117
April 22.3654 21.8899 22.1111
May 22.4416 22.0446 22.2253
June 22.1168 21.5327 21.8309
July 21.7849 21.5127 21.6798
August 21.5984 21.3488 21.4671
September 21.5705 21.0321 21.2961
October 21.0820 20.4151 20.7006
November 20.5543 19.9825 20.1607
December 20.0762 19.5998 19.7966