YEARLY HIGH
869.5029 KRW
YEARLY LOW
783.8915 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
822.0838 KRW

2018 AUD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 869.5029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 783.8915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.6114 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 847.9514 to the December average rate of 804.4232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 869.5029 was down 4.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 912.6060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,347,514 KRW
2017 Average 4,334,065 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,919,458 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428,056.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

853.8989
799.9254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 830.0216, compared to 814.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.8756 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 830.0216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 814.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 40.6181 KRW (High: 824.5096 / Low: 783.8915). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.4862 KRW (High: 815.3451 / Low: 800.8589).

December Spread (Volatile) ±40.6181
September Spread (Stable) ±14.4862

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 18.2370 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 847.9514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 881.1921), the exchange rate shifted by -33.2406 (-3.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 847.9514
2017 Avg (January) 881.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 869.5029 831.0331 847.9514
February 864.4790 838.8518 849.4011
March 840.8443 814.3505 831.1642
April 832.9641 806.2495 821.0726
May 817.8090 801.6775 810.4017
June 827.5875 810.6674 820.1388
July 838.8872 821.3147 830.9934
August 831.8979 800.8773 821.5401
September 815.3451 800.8589 806.1640
October 810.7464 795.2381 804.7996
November 826.6317 804.1950 816.9560
December 824.5096 783.8915 804.4232