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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of ₩10,000 in US Dollar/Korean Won FX, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
KRW=X is traded in KRW, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to KRW using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
US Dollar/Korean Won FX (KRW=X) has returned 4.72% so far this year and 2.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KRW=X has returned 2.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 15.26% annually.
US Dollar/Korean Won FX
- 1D
- -0.53%
- 1M
- 3.71%
- YTD
- 4.72%
- 6M
- 7.44%
- 1Y
- 2.54%
- 3Y*
- 4.99%
- 5Y*
- 5.98%
- 10Y*
- 2.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.37%
- 1M
- -0.53%
- YTD
- -0.13%
- 6M
- 4.87%
- 1Y
- 19.29%
- 3Y*
- 22.51%
- 5Y*
- 16.77%
- 10Y*
- 15.26%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 23, 2007, KRW=X's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 21.4 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Nov 2008 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Dec 2008 at -14.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, KRW=X closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 16, 2008 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 30, 2008 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.68% | -0.76% | 4.81% | 4.72% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -1.30% | 0.15% | 0.95% | -3.45% | -2.71% | -2.06% | 2.89% | -0.07% | 0.90% | 1.77% | 2.57% | -1.71% | -2.30% |
| 2024 | 2.89% | 0.15% | 0.73% | 3.06% | -0.27% | -0.20% | -0.81% | -2.34% | -1.33% | 4.20% | 1.41% | 6.02% | 14.01% |
| 2023 | -2.10% | 7.11% | -1.15% | 2.41% | -1.14% | -0.34% | -3.09% | 3.72% | 2.09% | 0.05% | -3.92% | -0.30% | 2.85% |
| 2022 | 1.32% | -0.29% | 0.95% | 4.03% | -1.78% | 3.87% | 1.02% | 3.03% | 7.42% | -0.95% | -8.73% | -3.42% | 5.66% |
| 2021 | 2.89% | 0.83% | 0.04% | -0.91% | -0.82% | 1.93% | 2.07% | 0.54% | 2.17% | -0.78% | 0.77% | 0.53% | 9.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
US Dollar/Korean Won FX has an annualized alpha of 1.00%, beta of 0.16, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 24, 2007.
- This currency participated in 16.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 15.02% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.16 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 this currency is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this currency's risk.
- R² of 0.08 means this currency moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.00%
- Beta
- 0.16
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 15.02%
- Downside Capture
- 16.80%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KRW=X ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of currencies on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for US Dollar/Korean Won FX (KRW=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| KRW=X | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.21 | 1.06 | -0.85 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.33 | 1.52 | -1.19 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.05 | 1.23 | -0.18 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.81 | 1.72 | +1.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.22 | 6.72 | +1.50 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the US Dollar/Korean Won FX. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the US Dollar/Korean Won FX was 35.73%, occurring on Jul 3, 2014. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current US Dollar/Korean Won FX drawdown is 3.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -35.73% | Mar 3, 2009 | 1393 | Jul 3, 2014 | — | — | — |
| -16.61% | Nov 25, 2008 | 26 | Dec 30, 2008 | 38 | Feb 20, 2009 | 64 |
| -15.15% | Oct 28, 2008 | 3 | Oct 30, 2008 | 15 | Nov 20, 2008 | 18 |
| -13.51% | Oct 9, 2008 | 4 | Oct 14, 2008 | 7 | Oct 23, 2008 | 11 |
| -5.89% | Sep 4, 2008 | 3 | Sep 8, 2008 | 6 | Sep 16, 2008 | 9 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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