YEARLY HIGH
4.8010 KRW
YEARLY LOW
4.3358 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5730 KRW

2021 YER to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 4.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.3358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4652 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3925 to the December average rate of 4.7331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.8010 was down 4.74% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.0398, 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 24,005 KRW
2020 Average 23,557 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 21,679 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,326.05 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.7753
4.3577
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 4.4653, compared to 4.6808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1546 KRW (High: 4.5576 / Low: 4.4030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0752 KRW (High: 4.7606 / Low: 4.6854).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1546
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0752

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 4.7405) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.4542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2862 (+6.43%).

2021 Avg (November) 4.7405
2020 Avg (November) 4.4542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4667 4.3358 4.3925
February 4.4924 4.4032 4.4413
March 4.5576 4.4030 4.5144
April 4.5128 4.4230 4.4686
May 4.5441 4.4319 4.4850
June 4.5401 4.4328 4.4901
July 4.6169 4.5181 4.5746
August 4.7098 4.5729 4.6364
September 4.7371 4.6073 4.6762
October 4.7873 4.6676 4.7238
November 4.8010 4.7055 4.7405
December 4.7606 4.6854 4.7331