YEARLY HIGH
19.2833 STD
YEARLY LOW
17.5471 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.2549 STD

2020 KRW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 19.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 17.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7362 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4912 to the December average rate of 18.8954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 19.2833 was up 1.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.9645, 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 96,416,291 STD
2019 Average 91,486,881 STD
Yearly Trough Low 87,735,421 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,680,870.65 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

19.0067
17.6716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to STD 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 18.2109, compared to 18.2989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0635 STD (High: 18.6106 / Low: 17.5471). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3120 STD (High: 18.0800 / Low: 17.7679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0635
May Spread (Stable) ±0.3120

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3936 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 18.8954) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.3968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4986 (+2.71%).

2020 Avg (December) 18.8954
2019 Avg (December) 18.3968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.6683 18.0279 18.4912
February 18.6362 18.0274 18.3622
March 18.6106 17.5471 18.1806
April 18.2166 17.8304 18.0379
May 18.0800 17.7679 17.9373
June 18.5179 18.0288 18.2563
July 18.3942 17.9011 18.1765
August 17.9892 17.5919 17.7829
September 18.0749 17.5967 17.7991
October 18.5383 18.0321 18.3471
November 18.9165 18.5113 18.7925
December 19.2833 18.4677 18.8954