2019 TOP to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 TOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the TOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 528.4555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 489.9866.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.4688 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 494.3041 to the December average rate of 509.6467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 528.4555 was up 5.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 502.9778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
TOP to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 504.0891, compared to 513.0110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 19.1051 KRW (High: 513.7380 / Low: 494.6329). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2479 KRW (High: 500.0080 / Low: 493.7601).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.9503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 523.2800) against the same month in 2018 (average: 485.2968), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9832 (+7.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 498.7678 | 489.9866 | 494.3041 |
| February | 500.0080 | 493.7601 | 497.3731 |
| March | 505.1515 | 498.2438 | 500.6887 |
| April | 513.7380 | 494.6329 | 503.5037 |
| May | 520.4693 | 510.0163 | 516.1063 |
| June | 519.2810 | 504.1024 | 512.5589 |
| July | 519.9940 | 510.6447 | 516.7329 |
| August | 528.4555 | 519.2581 | 523.2800 |
| September | 523.8059 | 510.1418 | 515.3296 |
| October | 516.2573 | 501.8939 | 508.7640 |
| November | 509.1121 | 498.3749 | 504.3126 |
| December | 516.4433 | 504.4302 | 509.6467 |