YEARLY HIGH
6.7496 KRW
YEARLY LOW
6.0688 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4302 KRW

2021 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 6.7496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.0688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6807 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1729 to the December average rate of 6.6520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.7496 was down 4.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.0868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,748 KRW
2020 Average 33,125 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 30,344 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,403.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.7130
6.1238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.2775, compared to 6.5829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.2191 KRW (High: 6.2879 / Low: 6.0688). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1115 KRW (High: 6.6955 / Low: 6.5840).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2191
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1115

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 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.6639) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.2632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4007 (+6.40%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.6639
2020 Avg (November) 6.2632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2879 6.0688 6.1729
February 6.3206 6.1889 6.2458
March 6.4086 6.1928 6.3496
April 6.3620 6.2226 6.2872
May 6.3819 6.2265 6.3024
June 6.3769 6.2243 6.3072
July 6.4845 6.3506 6.4326
August 6.6134 6.4141 6.5188
September 6.6752 6.4937 6.5888
October 6.7299 6.5612 6.6412
November 6.7496 6.6160 6.6639
December 6.6955 6.5840 6.6520