YEARLY HIGH
2.3644 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.1554 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2618 KRW

2019 SYP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SYP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 2.3644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.1554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2091 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1763 to the December average rate of 2.2760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3644 was up 6.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.2201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,822 KRW
2018 Average 10,685 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,777 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,045.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3661
2.1590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 2.2246, compared to 2.2989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0841 KRW (High: 2.3455 / Low: 2.2614). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 KRW (High: 2.2125 / Low: 2.1864).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0841
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.3489) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1717 (+7.89%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.3489
2018 Avg (August) 2.1771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2007 2.1554 2.1763
February 2.1928 2.1654 2.1804
March 2.2125 2.1864 2.1996
April 2.2607 2.1984 2.2183
May 2.3199 2.2595 2.2958
June 2.3085 2.2373 2.2774
July 2.2976 2.2503 2.2823
August 2.3644 2.3134 2.3489
September 2.3563 2.2903 2.3194
October 2.3455 2.2614 2.2982
November 2.2946 2.2423 2.2689
December 2.3118 2.2426 2.2760