YEARLY HIGH
50.3741 KRW
YEARLY LOW
39.5228 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.2627 KRW

2019 UAH to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UAH to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 50.3741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 39.5228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8513 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1830 to the December average rate of 49.7558, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 50.3741 was up 16.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 43.2345, 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 251,871 KRW
2018 Average 202,465 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 197,614 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,256.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

50.7131
39.2258
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 42.5944, compared to 47.9310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.3366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.1659 KRW (High: 47.3052 / Low: 44.1393). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3164 KRW (High: 40.8392 / Low: 39.5228).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.1659
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3164

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 0.7160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 49.7558) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.4994), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2565 (+22.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 49.7558
2018 Avg (December) 40.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8392 39.5228 40.1830
February 41.8664 40.3610 41.3465
March 43.1130 41.4733 42.1646
April 44.1016 41.7582 42.6935
May 45.5764 43.7586 44.8284
June 44.9800 43.3595 44.3504
July 47.3052 44.1393 45.8035
August 49.1395 47.0675 47.9410
September 49.9338 47.2299 48.3733
October 49.1740 46.4753 47.6572
November 49.3426 46.7302 48.0550
December 50.3741 48.7343 49.7558