YEARLY HIGH
1717.0152 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1558.5563 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1642.0665 KRW

2020 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 1717.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1558.5563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 158.4589 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1609.1588 to the December average rate of 1574.0309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1717.0152 was up 2.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 1675.7615, 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 8,585,076 KRW
2019 Average 8,062,063 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,792,782 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792,294.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1687.2779
1563.7357
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 1653.9086, compared to 1630.2243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.6843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1653.9086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1630.2243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 82.3644 KRW (High: 1717.0152 / Low: 1634.6508). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.8464 KRW (High: 1686.0389 / Low: 1667.1925).

March Spread (Volatile) ±82.3644
August Spread (Stable) ±18.8464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 46.9980 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.9980

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1668.4662) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1580.2584), the exchange rate shifted by +88.2078 (+5.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 1668.4662
2019 Avg (March) 1580.2584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1646.2350 1594.0871 1609.1588
February 1660.8903 1615.2191 1636.2197
March 1717.0152 1634.6508 1668.4662
April 1687.0620 1649.4052 1667.4902
May 1692.5161 1660.1872 1676.9827
June 1679.6323 1648.1039 1665.1340
July 1685.6126 1643.3251 1666.1861
August 1686.0389 1667.1925 1676.0274
September 1689.8966 1638.9770 1663.6098
October 1645.4155 1596.6837 1616.6118
November 1604.9237 1572.3520 1584.8801
December 1596.6128 1558.5563 1574.0309