YEARLY HIGH
41.7270 KRW
YEARLY LOW
38.4126 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.0469 KRW

2020 TWD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 41.7270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 38.4126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3144 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8520 to the December average rate of 38.8234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.7270 was up 6.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 39.1611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,635 KRW
2019 Average 188,640 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 192,063 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,572.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.2826
38.5998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 40.2142, compared to 39.8795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.8795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1147 KRW (High: 41.7270 / Low: 39.6123). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5080 KRW (High: 41.0243 / Low: 40.5163).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1147
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5080

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7971 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 40.3917) against the same month in 2019 (average: 36.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6920 (+10.06%).

2020 Avg (March) 40.3917
2019 Avg (March) 36.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.3917 38.5734 38.8520
February 40.1393 39.3091 39.6063
March 41.7270 39.6123 40.3917
April 41.0435 40.2597 40.6564
May 41.3483 40.8364 41.0590
June 41.0293 40.2549 40.7199
July 41.0243 40.5163 40.7506
August 40.7294 40.1863 40.4330
September 40.6771 39.9479 40.3304
October 40.4166 39.4132 39.8683
November 39.7449 38.7465 39.0712
December 39.4090 38.4126 38.8234