YEARLY HIGH
49.7457 KRW
YEARLY LOW
38.3103 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8820 KRW

2020 UAH to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 49.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 38.3103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4353 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.2519 to the December average rate of 38.8472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 49.7457 was down 1.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 50.3741, 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 248,728 KRW
2019 Average 226,441 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 191,552 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,176.73 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

49.5863
37.8709
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 46.4814, compared to 41.2827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.4814
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8767 KRW (High: 48.7912 / Low: 42.9145). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8361 KRW (High: 43.5681 / Low: 42.7320).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8767
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6692 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 48.6100) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.3465), the exchange rate shifted by +7.2635 (+17.57%).

2020 Avg (February) 48.6100
2019 Avg (February) 41.3465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2663 47.4350 48.2519
February 49.7457 47.5643 48.6100
March 48.7912 42.9145 45.9408
April 45.6080 44.3423 44.9821
May 46.3534 45.3103 45.8812
June 45.6465 44.7356 45.2223
July 44.9288 42.9771 43.8896
August 43.5681 42.7320 43.1494
September 43.0040 41.1441 42.0448
October 41.1321 39.7456 40.3790
November 39.9385 38.7638 39.3863
December 39.4067 38.3103 38.8472