YEARLY HIGH
5.0398 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.3299 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7117 KRW

2020 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 5.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 4.3299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7099 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6580 to the December average rate of 4.3717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0398 was up 3.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,199 KRW
2019 Average 23,276 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 21,649 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,549.50 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9645
4.3178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 4.8177, compared to 4.6057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3065 KRW (High: 5.0398 / Low: 4.7332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0551 KRW (High: 4.7709 / Low: 4.7158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3065
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0551

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1341 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 4.8586) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3336 (+7.37%).

2020 Avg (March) 4.8586
2019 Avg (March) 4.5250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7772 4.6134 4.6580
February 4.8688 4.7092 4.7733
March 5.0398 4.7332 4.8586
April 4.9413 4.8358 4.8843
May 4.9576 4.8715 4.9106
June 4.8864 4.7564 4.8214
July 4.8141 4.7519 4.7902
August 4.7709 4.7158 4.7425
September 4.7604 4.6479 4.7049
October 4.6589 4.5066 4.5707
November 4.5403 4.4144 4.4542
December 4.4306 4.3299 4.3717