2019 TRY to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

221.1129 KRW

YEARLY LOW

190.3673 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

205.2616 KRW

2019 TRY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TRY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 221.1129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 190.3673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7456 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.1684 to the December average rate of 200.1574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 221.1129 was down 23.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 289.2167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,055,645 KRW

2018 Average 11,679,541 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 9,518,363 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,537,282.46 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

216.1993

193.9731

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 204.0102, compared to 206.5131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.0102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 206.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 14.4695 KRW (High: 211.5107 / Low: 197.0413). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0651 KRW (High: 215.2685 / Low: 210.2034).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.4695

February Spread (Stable) ±5.0651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.7390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 214.3471) against the same month in 2018 (average: 190.4664), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8806 (+12.54%).

2019 Avg (August) 214.3471

2018 Avg (August) 190.4664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	214.7441	203.3029	209.1684
February	215.2685	210.2034	212.9086
March	211.5107	197.0413	206.6182
April	205.5333	194.6250	197.8792
May	203.5856	190.3673	195.8253
June	206.1934	198.7870	201.6614
July	212.8002	204.5867	207.6217
August	221.1129	207.1233	214.3471
September	212.5091	206.2496	209.2208
October	211.2098	199.6428	204.1679
November	206.6597	200.8972	203.5638
December	207.0807	194.1131	200.1574