YEARLY HIGH
0.0444 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0405 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0421 PHP

2020 KRW to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.0405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0436 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0444 was down 5.91% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0472, 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 222,143 PHP
2019 Average 222,285 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 202,711 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,431.81 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0442
0.0408
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 0.0420, compared to 0.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0023 PHP (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0405). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PHP (High: 0.0415 / Low: 0.0410).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0439) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.45%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0439
2019 Avg (December) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0440 0.0427 0.0436
February 0.0429 0.0419 0.0425
March 0.0428 0.0405 0.0419
April 0.0418 0.0410 0.0414
May 0.0415 0.0407 0.0411
June 0.0420 0.0410 0.0415
July 0.0415 0.0410 0.0412
August 0.0414 0.0408 0.0411
September 0.0417 0.0408 0.0412
October 0.0429 0.0416 0.0424
November 0.0436 0.0427 0.0433
December 0.0444 0.0433 0.0439