YEARLY HIGH
9.4254 GNF
YEARLY LOW
7.8081 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6090 GNF

2021 KRW to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KRW to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 9.4254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 7.8081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6173 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2801 to the December average rate of 7.9480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.4254 was up 2.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.2127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,126,858 GNF
2020 Average 40,860,553 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 39,040,279 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,086,578.33 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.4134
7.8148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to GNF 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 8.9640, compared to 8.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.3949 GNF (High: 9.4254 / Low: 9.0305). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1289 GNF (High: 8.9658 / Low: 8.8368).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3949
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2384 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 9.2801) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.1344), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1457 (+14.08%).

2021 Avg (January) 9.2801
2020 Avg (January) 8.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4254 9.0305 9.2801
February 9.3411 9.0197 9.1475
March 9.1812 8.8400 8.9091
April 8.9658 8.8368 8.9101
May 8.9131 8.6694 8.7934
June 8.8551 8.6500 8.7439
July 8.6834 8.4737 8.5681
August 8.5431 8.2932 8.4267
September 8.4687 8.2164 8.3363
October 8.2762 8.1382 8.2133
November 8.1724 7.8606 8.0315
December 8.0771 7.8081 7.9480