2018 ARS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.7188 KRW

YEARLY LOW

26.8872 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

41.8584 KRW

2018 ARS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 57.7188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 26.8872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8316 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1093 to the December average rate of 29.7237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 57.7188 was down 24.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.0268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288,594 KRW

2017 Average 342,580 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 134,436 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,157.83 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.8125

26.3743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 50.5651, compared to 33.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.4135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.5651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 12.4265 KRW (High: 41.2485 / Low: 28.8220). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1125 KRW (High: 30.3664 / Low: 29.2539).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.4265

December Spread (Stable) ±1.1125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.7342 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 56.1093) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.3932), the exchange rate shifted by -18.2839 (-24.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 56.1093

2017 Avg (January) 74.3932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.7188	54.2318	56.1093
February	56.2095	53.0784	54.4530
March	53.7496	52.3828	53.0085
April	53.4603	52.0202	52.8197
May	52.0732	42.8085	45.8451
June	42.9853	38.5946	41.1552
July	41.5045	38.5392	40.6394
August	41.2485	28.8220	37.8117
September	30.4585	26.8872	29.0774
October	31.8163	28.2030	30.6318
November	32.0232	28.9159	31.0261
December	30.3664	29.2539	29.7237