YEARLY HIGH
450.5938 KRW
YEARLY LOW
410.7239 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
431.0529 KRW

2019 XCD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 450.5938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 410.7239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8699 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.7130 to the December average rate of 433.7066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 450.5938 was up 6.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 423.0819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,252,969 KRW
2018 Average 2,036,148 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,053,620 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,349.50 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

451.1071
411.4044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 423.9138, compared to 438.1920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.2782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 423.9138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.1920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 14.7540 KRW (High: 445.7173 / Low: 430.9633). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9759 KRW (High: 421.6125 / Low: 416.6366).

October Spread (Volatile) ±14.7540
March Spread (Stable) ±4.9759

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.7218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 447.7985) against the same month in 2018 (average: 414.9032), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8953 (+7.93%).

2019 Avg (August) 447.7985
2018 Avg (August) 414.9032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.3825 410.7239 414.7130
February 417.8646 412.6362 415.4773
March 421.6125 416.6366 419.1262
April 430.8007 418.9372 422.7336
May 442.1119 430.8264 437.5002
June 439.9282 426.8080 433.9323
July 439.3298 429.5018 435.6238
August 450.5938 442.3205 447.7985
September 449.1202 436.5207 442.0767
October 445.7173 430.9633 437.5873
November 437.2537 427.2835 432.3588
December 440.4951 427.2779 433.7066