YEARLY HIGH
10.7968 KRW
YEARLY LOW
9.9390 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3912 KRW

2021 VUV to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the VUV to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 10.7968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.9390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8578 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1542 to the December average rate of 10.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.7968 was up 2.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.5743, 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 53,984 KRW
2020 Average 50,856 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 49,695 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,289.06 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.6869
10.1058
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 10.2796, compared to 10.5028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.4077 KRW (High: 10.3466 / Low: 9.9390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1704 KRW (High: 10.5749 / Low: 10.4045).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4077
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1776 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1776

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 10.6384) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.9111), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7273 (+7.34%).

2021 Avg (November) 10.6384
2020 Avg (November) 9.9111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3466 9.9390 10.1542
February 10.4900 10.1660 10.2828
March 10.5140 10.1737 10.3886
April 10.3211 10.1112 10.2110
May 10.4996 10.1600 10.3200
June 10.4683 10.2400 10.3210
July 10.4859 10.3133 10.3994
August 10.6062 10.3167 10.4284
September 10.6460 10.3763 10.5135
October 10.6895 10.4631 10.5586
November 10.7968 10.5557 10.6384
December 10.5749 10.4045 10.4786