YEARLY HIGH
46.0723 KRW
YEARLY LOW
38.1289 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.0009 KRW

2021 UAH to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UAH to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 46.0723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 38.1289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9434 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9780 to the December average rate of 43.5174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 46.0723 was down 7.38% compared to the 2020 peak of 49.7457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230,362 KRW
2020 Average 219,334 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 190,644 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,717.25 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

45.4318
38.3913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 40.2544, compared to 43.7473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.7473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.5025 KRW (High: 46.0723 / Low: 43.5699). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8518 KRW (High: 40.4124 / Low: 39.5606).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5025
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2656 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 44.7830) against the same month in 2020 (average: 39.3863), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3967 (+13.70%).

2021 Avg (November) 44.7830
2020 Avg (November) 39.3863

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8143 38.1289 38.9780
February 40.4124 39.5606 39.8833
March 41.1095 39.3568 40.6667
April 40.7051 39.7588 40.0927
May 41.2528 40.0654 40.6501
June 41.8430 40.3846 41.2558
July 42.9520 41.2855 42.1019
August 44.1644 42.4199 43.3468
September 44.6861 42.7870 43.8898
October 45.4734 44.2283 44.8451
November 46.0723 43.5699 44.7830
December 44.0265 43.0539 43.5174