YEARLY HIGH
444.3439 KRW
YEARLY LOW
401.7428 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
423.5728 KRW

2021 XCD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 444.3439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 401.7428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.6011 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.9535 to the December average rate of 438.2569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 444.3439 was down 4.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 466.7629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,221,719 KRW
2020 Average 2,182,042 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,008,714 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,005.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

442.1671
403.7522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 413.5394, compared to 433.6062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 413.5394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 433.6062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 14.3238 KRW (High: 422.2790 / Low: 407.9552). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9175 KRW (High: 440.8226 / Low: 433.9050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.3238
December Spread (Stable) ±6.9175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.2208 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 438.9659) against the same month in 2020 (average: 412.6065), the exchange rate shifted by +26.3594 (+6.39%).

2021 Avg (November) 438.9659
2020 Avg (November) 412.6065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.8498 401.7428 406.9535
February 416.2308 407.8851 411.4596
March 422.2790 407.9552 418.2153
April 418.0461 409.8463 413.9945
May 420.4390 409.9758 415.1161
June 420.0662 410.0613 415.4974
July 427.1743 418.2869 423.5412
August 435.6811 423.0144 429.4494
September 439.7444 427.6516 434.0111
October 443.2928 432.2069 437.4127
November 444.3439 435.7216 438.9659
December 440.8226 433.9050 438.2569