YEARLY HIGH
2.8301 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.4932 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7433 KRW

2021 KMF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KMF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2.8301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3369 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7186 to the December average rate of 2.6468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8301 was down 1.97% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,150 KRW
2020 Average 13,617 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,466 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,684.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8120
2.6317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.7348, compared to 2.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 2.2446 KRW (High: 2.7378 / Low: 0.4932). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 KRW (High: 2.7741 / Low: 2.7213).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2446
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 2.7812) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.8559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0747 (-2.62%).

2021 Avg (August) 2.7812
2020 Avg (August) 2.8559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7558 2.6941 2.7186
February 2.7772 2.7027 2.7325
March 2.7621 2.6910 2.7310
April 2.7504 2.6667 2.7100
May 2.8062 2.7247 2.7666
June 2.7917 2.7205 2.7503
July 2.7741 2.7213 2.7482
August 2.8301 2.7478 2.7812
September 2.8278 2.7584 2.7970
October 2.8081 2.7506 2.7862
November 2.8264 2.7017 2.7515
December 2.7378 0.4932 2.6468