YEARLY HIGH
2.3641 KRW
YEARLY LOW
2.1876 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2786 KRW

2018 AMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 2.3641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 2.1876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1765 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2082 to the December average rate of 2.3181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3641 was down 5.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,821 KRW
2017 Average 11,716 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 10,938 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 882.41 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3504
2.1952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 2.2324, compared to 2.3247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1218 KRW (High: 2.3312 / Low: 2.2093). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 KRW (High: 2.3431 / Low: 2.2976).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1218
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.3321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3694), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0373 (-1.57%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.3321
2017 Avg (July) 2.3694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2334 2.1876 2.2082
February 2.2760 2.2119 2.2428
March 2.2573 2.2094 2.2303
April 2.2544 2.1979 2.2225
May 2.2444 2.1892 2.2233
June 2.3312 2.2093 2.2674
July 2.3641 2.3061 2.3321
August 2.3579 2.2956 2.3263
September 2.3431 2.2976 2.3152
October 2.3589 2.2969 2.3374
November 2.3459 2.2872 2.3191
December 2.3417 2.2869 2.3181