YEARLY HIGH
17.5466 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.6158 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2085 KRW

2018 AFN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 17.5466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 14.6158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9308 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2737 to the December average rate of 14.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.5466 was down 3.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.1172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,733 KRW
2017 Average 83,218 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 73,079 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,653.91 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.6369
14.7936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 15.3245, compared to 15.0926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.8170 KRW (High: 17.5466 / Low: 14.7296). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2239 KRW (High: 15.4036 / Low: 15.1797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8170
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4800 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4800

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.9728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.0647), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0918 (-6.80%).

2018 Avg (November) 14.9728
2017 Avg (November) 16.0647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.4516 15.0859 15.2737
February 15.7716 15.3646 15.5666
March 15.6180 15.2818 15.4281
April 15.4036 15.1797 15.2778
May 15.3483 14.9612 15.1455
June 15.5770 14.9165 15.2550
July 15.8814 15.1429 15.3992
August 15.6282 15.0651 15.4176
September 15.2879 14.6615 14.9375
October 15.2057 14.7226 14.9646
November 17.5466 14.7296 14.9728
December 15.0637 14.6158 14.8638