YEARLY HIGH
35.1003 KRW
YEARLY LOW
30.7792 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.1158 KRW

2019 UYU to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 35.1003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 30.7792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3210 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3800 to the December average rate of 31.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 35.1003 was down 8.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 38.5427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175,501 KRW
2018 Average 179,641 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 153,896 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,605.22 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

34.7742
30.7276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 33.8839, compared to 32.3478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.2651 KRW (High: 35.1003 / Low: 32.8352). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4444 KRW (High: 34.6275 / Low: 34.1831).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.2651
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 33.8102) against the same month in 2018 (average: 35.9510), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1408 (-5.95%).

2019 Avg (August) 33.8102
2018 Avg (August) 35.9510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7306 34.1078 34.3800
February 34.6275 34.1831 34.4370
March 34.6785 33.5753 34.0983
April 33.9947 33.0589 33.4810
May 33.9579 33.1709 33.6507
June 33.8472 32.7636 33.2561
July 34.6585 32.9820 33.7377
August 35.1003 32.8352 33.8102
September 33.1420 32.3068 32.5836
October 32.7224 31.1035 31.7459
November 31.2936 30.8148 31.0648
December 31.6250 30.7792 31.1444