YEARLY HIGH
10.5743 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.6990 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1710 KRW

2020 VUV to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the VUV to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 10.5743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 9.6990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8753 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0914 to the December average rate of 9.9238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.5743 was down 2.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.8096, 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 52,872 KRW
2019 Average 51,290 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 48,495 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,376.61 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.5176
9.8560
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 10.1436, compared to 10.1985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.5571 KRW (High: 10.2561 / Low: 9.6990). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1262 KRW (High: 10.5343 / Low: 10.4081).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5571
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.3469 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 10.4220) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.2886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1334 (+1.30%).

2020 Avg (September) 10.4220
2019 Avg (September) 10.2886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2639 9.9746 10.0914
February 10.3177 10.0061 10.1533
March 10.4157 9.9657 10.1481
April 10.2561 9.6990 9.9887
May 10.3431 9.9939 10.1671
June 10.4501 10.1088 10.3131
July 10.4950 10.2716 10.3964
August 10.5343 10.4081 10.4624
September 10.5743 10.2426 10.4220
October 10.3395 9.9051 10.0751
November 9.9881 9.8480 9.9111
December 10.1288 9.7240 9.9238