YEARLY HIGH
149.4460 KRW
YEARLY LOW
135.0413 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.6810 KRW

2021 SBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 149.4460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 135.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4047 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.3996 to the December average rate of 146.4263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 149.4460 was down 2.17% compared to the 2020 peak of 152.7570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 747,230 KRW
2020 Average 716,183 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 675,207 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,023.44 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

148.5299
136.3878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 139.8900, compared to 145.4719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.5819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.8900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.4719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 5.4673 KRW (High: 143.0983 / Low: 137.6310). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9820 KRW (High: 147.0968 / Low: 145.1148).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4673
December Spread (Stable) ±1.9820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5744 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 147.5180) against the same month in 2020 (average: 138.1600), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3580 (+6.77%).

2021 Avg (November) 147.5180
2020 Avg (November) 138.1600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.4348 135.0413 137.3996
February 140.9405 137.5350 138.9273
March 143.0983 137.6310 141.7043
April 141.4475 139.0557 140.1299
May 142.3157 139.0493 140.7623
June 141.9619 138.9137 140.4167
July 143.4706 140.7959 142.3730
August 146.2378 141.9862 144.1162
September 147.4639 143.3697 145.5627
October 148.6139 145.4562 146.8353
November 149.4460 146.6856 147.5180
December 147.0968 145.1148 146.4263