YEARLY HIGH
0.0472 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0426 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0445 PHP

2019 KRW to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KRW to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0426.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0468 to the December average rate of 0.0433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0472 was down 4.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0493, 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 236,104 PHP
2018 Average 239,325 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 213,144 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,960.06 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0472
0.0427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to PHP 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 0.0456, compared to 0.0434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0456
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0017 PHP (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0445). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PHP (High: 0.0468 / Low: 0.0462).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0468) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-1.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0468
2018 Avg (January) 0.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0463 0.0468
February 0.0468 0.0462 0.0465
March 0.0470 0.0458 0.0464
April 0.0462 0.0445 0.0455
May 0.0445 0.0438 0.0442
June 0.0446 0.0438 0.0441
July 0.0441 0.0430 0.0434
August 0.0435 0.0428 0.0431
September 0.0441 0.0430 0.0435
October 0.0438 0.0431 0.0435
November 0.0438 0.0430 0.0434
December 0.0439 0.0426 0.0433