YEARLY HIGH
1694.5500 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1559.8538 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1630.6986 KRW

2021 XDR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1694.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1559.8538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.6962 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1585.4627 to the December average rate of 1660.1369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1694.5500 was down 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 1717.0152, 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 8,472,750 KRW
2020 Average 8,210,317 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,799,269 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673,481.20 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1678.3231
1577.0209
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 1604.4168, compared to 1656.9804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.5636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1604.4168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1656.9804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 51.8260 KRW (High: 1611.6798 / Low: 1559.8538). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2203 KRW (High: 1606.6256 / Low: 1586.4053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±51.8260
April Spread (Stable) ±20.2203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 15.8642 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 1666.5964) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1584.8801), the exchange rate shifted by +81.7163 (+5.16%).

2021 Avg (November) 1666.5964
2020 Avg (November) 1584.8801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1611.6798 1559.8538 1585.4627
February 1623.4887 1587.5209 1601.2867
March 1632.2780 1588.0449 1614.1075
April 1606.6256 1586.4053 1598.2433
May 1635.7217 1596.1594 1615.3493
June 1631.4628 1595.9858 1612.0513
July 1645.1818 1611.4193 1629.6565
August 1675.0101 1630.4944 1649.3751
September 1683.3382 1640.9535 1666.2363
October 1688.6401 1651.6323 1669.8812
November 1694.5500 1655.5291 1666.5964
December 1672.8187 1644.9911 1660.1369