YEARLY HIGH
0.0570 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0519 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0548 KRW

2020 STD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0570. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0541 to the December average rate of 0.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0570 was up 0.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285 KRW
2019 Average 273 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 259 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.66 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0566
0.0526
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0549, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 KRW (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0537). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KRW (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0553).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+2.26%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0550
2019 Avg (March) 0.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0555 0.0536 0.0541
February 0.0555 0.0537 0.0545
March 0.0570 0.0537 0.0550
April 0.0561 0.0549 0.0554
May 0.0563 0.0553 0.0558
June 0.0555 0.0540 0.0548
July 0.0559 0.0544 0.0550
August 0.0568 0.0556 0.0562
September 0.0568 0.0553 0.0562
October 0.0555 0.0539 0.0545
November 0.0540 0.0529 0.0532
December 0.0541 0.0519 0.0529