2019 STD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0568 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.0527 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0547 KRW

2019 STD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the STD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0532 to the December average rate of 0.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0568 was up 2.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 284 KRW

2018 Average 266 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 264 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.15 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0565

0.0529

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0544, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 KRW (High: 0.0565 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KRW (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0535).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0562) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+8.07%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0562

2018 Avg (May) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0538	0.0527	0.0532
February	0.0536	0.0530	0.0533
March	0.0541	0.0535	0.0538
April	0.0553	0.0538	0.0543
May	0.0568	0.0553	0.0562
June	0.0565	0.0536	0.0556
July	0.0551	0.0538	0.0546
August	0.0565	0.0554	0.0561
September	0.0563	0.0547	0.0554
October	0.0559	0.0540	0.0548
November	0.0548	0.0536	0.0542
December	0.0552	0.0536	0.0544