YEARLY HIGH
10.8096 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.9517 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2571 KRW

2019 VUV to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the VUV to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 10.8096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 9.9517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8579 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0968 to the December average rate of 10.1279, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.8096 was up 2.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.5494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,048 KRW
2018 Average 50,984 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 49,759 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,289.47 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.6474
10.0303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 10.2924, compared to 10.2217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.6479 KRW (High: 10.6928 / Low: 10.0449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1366 KRW (High: 10.1846 / Low: 10.0480).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6479
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1366

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2385 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 10.5960) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9963), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5997 (+6.00%).

2019 Avg (May) 10.5960
2018 Avg (May) 9.9963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2101 9.9966 10.0968
February 10.1846 10.0480 10.1208
March 10.2740 10.1225 10.1895
April 10.4406 10.1911 10.2787
May 10.8096 10.4386 10.5960
June 10.6928 10.0449 10.4728
July 10.3027 10.0785 10.2343
August 10.5192 10.3264 10.4224
September 10.5162 10.1372 10.2886
October 10.3213 10.0323 10.1751
November 10.1910 9.9517 10.0817
December 10.2671 10.0125 10.1279