YEARLY HIGH
1675.7615 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1553.5564 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1612.0822 KRW

2019 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1675.7615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1553.5564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.2051 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1565.7314 to the December average rate of 1616.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1675.7615 was up 4.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 1596.9318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,378,807 KRW
2018 Average 7,798,436 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,767,782 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611,025.55 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1670.8267
1556.1773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1596.0589, compared to 1628.1055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1596.0589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1628.1055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 43.8124 KRW (High: 1640.8849 / Low: 1597.0725). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.9686 KRW (High: 1573.9382 / Low: 1558.9697).

December Spread (Volatile) ±43.8124
February Spread (Stable) ±14.9686

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 26.2392 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.2392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1661.2725) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1568.5671), the exchange rate shifted by +92.7054 (+5.91%).

2019 Avg (August) 1661.2725
2018 Avg (August) 1568.5671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1582.0603 1553.5564 1565.7314
February 1573.9382 1558.9697 1566.9182
March 1589.0803 1572.5456 1580.2584
April 1620.1539 1578.6804 1590.5821
May 1657.0413 1618.0644 1641.9675
June 1649.0826 1607.5673 1630.8958
July 1632.9672 1611.2420 1626.5086
August 1675.7615 1638.5621 1661.2725
September 1658.2574 1619.3153 1635.0334
October 1643.0265 1603.3512 1622.7450
November 1623.7919 1588.3576 1606.7019
December 1640.8849 1597.0725 1616.3714