YEARLY HIGH
645.4976 KRW
YEARLY LOW
590.9052 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
611.8472 KRW

2018 ANG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 645.4976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 590.9052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.5924 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 597.2807 to the December average rate of 632.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 645.4976 was down 5.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 679.5271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,227,488 KRW
2017 Average 3,174,205 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 2,954,526 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,962.11 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

642.8104
593.1416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 601.3524, compared to 622.3421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.9897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 601.3524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 622.3421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 25.0580 KRW (High: 618.9833 / Low: 593.9253). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0321 KRW (High: 601.6200 / Low: 593.5879).

June Spread (Volatile) ±25.0580
January Spread (Stable) ±8.0321

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.3002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 638.6713) against the same month in 2017 (average: 634.9253), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7460 (+0.59%).

2018 Avg (October) 638.6713
2017 Avg (October) 634.9253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 601.6200 593.5879 597.2807
February 614.7481 596.3539 604.7297
March 607.7758 594.1482 600.4295
April 606.3168 590.9052 599.0246
May 604.9939 592.8472 600.3129
June 618.9833 593.9253 606.3367
July 615.1270 600.3914 609.9979
August 616.2955 600.4027 607.4557
September 626.7159 603.3544 610.1327
October 645.4976 627.2643 638.6713
November 641.6426 628.5362 635.2193
December 638.3753 624.8722 632.5756