YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 BWP

2021 KRW to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0101 was down 0.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,641 BWP
2020 Average 48,541 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 46,585 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,055.60 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0100
0.0094
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KRW to BWP 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 BWP (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BWP (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0100) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+8.49%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0100
2020 Avg (January) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0098 0.0100
February 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
March 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
April 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
May 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
June 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
July 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
October 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
November 0.0099 0.0094 0.0097
December 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099