YEARLY HIGH
2.5202 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.0763 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2704 KRW

2021 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 2.5202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4439 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1067 to the December average rate of 2.4066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.5202 was down 2.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,601 KRW
2020 Average 12,208 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,382 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,219.28 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.5197
2.0692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.1392, compared to 2.4016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.1218 KRW (High: 2.3716 / Low: 2.2497). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 KRW (High: 2.1489 / Low: 2.1097).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0755 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.4821) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3153), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1668 (+7.20%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.4821
2020 Avg (November) 2.3153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1523 2.0763 2.1067
February 2.1489 2.1097 2.1283
March 2.1798 2.1002 2.1486
April 2.1509 2.0895 2.1275
May 2.1720 2.1275 2.1518
June 2.2255 2.1284 2.1721
July 2.3716 2.2497 2.3176
August 2.3963 2.3169 2.3602
September 2.4364 2.3424 2.3836
October 2.5059 2.4065 2.4596
November 2.5202 2.4309 2.4821
December 2.4756 2.3748 2.4066