YEARLY HIGH
0.0681 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0591 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0629 INR

2020 KRW to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0611 to the December average rate of 0.0673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0681 was up 6.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340,460 INR
2019 Average 302,281 INR
Yearly Trough Low 295,494 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,966.25 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0681
0.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to INR 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 0.0615, compared to 0.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0028 INR (High: 0.0657 / Low: 0.0629). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 INR (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0622).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0673) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+10.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0673
2019 Avg (December) 0.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0617 0.0598 0.0611
February 0.0605 0.0591 0.0599
March 0.0623 0.0597 0.0613
April 0.0630 0.0616 0.0623
May 0.0621 0.0611 0.0616
June 0.0636 0.0615 0.0628
July 0.0629 0.0622 0.0625
August 0.0634 0.0618 0.0628
September 0.0632 0.0616 0.0624
October 0.0657 0.0629 0.0643
November 0.0674 0.0656 0.0666
December 0.0681 0.0664 0.0673