YEARLY HIGH
706.0548 KRW
YEARLY LOW
637.7269 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
673.0528 KRW

2021 AZN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AZN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 706.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 637.7269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.3279 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 646.5806 to the December average rate of 696.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 706.0548 was down 4.71% compared to the 2020 peak of 740.9398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,530,274 KRW
2020 Average 3,463,776 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,188,634 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,639.62 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

702.6021
641.4877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 657.0968, compared to 689.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.9120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 657.0968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 689.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 22.7602 KRW (High: 670.9940 / Low: 648.2338). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9919 KRW (High: 700.4595 / Low: 689.4676).

March Spread (Volatile) ±22.7602
December Spread (Stable) ±10.9919

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 6.7068 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 697.5092) against the same month in 2020 (average: 654.9719), the exchange rate shifted by +42.5374 (+6.49%).

2021 Avg (November) 697.5092
2020 Avg (November) 654.9719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 657.6002 637.7269 646.5806
February 661.3836 648.1225 653.8023
March 670.9940 648.2338 664.5370
April 664.2682 651.2387 657.8302
May 668.0703 651.4445 659.6124
June 667.4780 651.5803 660.2183
July 678.7727 664.6507 672.9997
August 692.2898 672.1627 682.3877
September 698.7464 679.5310 689.6362
October 704.3846 686.7693 695.0412
November 706.0548 692.3542 697.5092
December 700.4595 689.4676 696.4786