2018 AWG to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

635.2236 KRW

YEARLY LOW

590.3927 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

613.9053 KRW

2018 AWG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 635.2236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 590.3927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8309 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 595.3336 to the December average rate of 624.1267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 635.2236 was down 5.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 673.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,176,118 KRW

2017 Average 3,148,152 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,951,964 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,154.62 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

633.0156

591.9079

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 601.9018, compared to 625.9089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 601.9018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 625.9089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 32.1305 KRW (High: 628.5764 / Low: 596.4459). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5363 KRW (High: 599.9291 / Low: 590.3927).

June Spread (Volatile) ±32.1305

January Spread (Stable) ±9.5363

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 3.5859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 629.5899) against the same month in 2017 (average: 633.0846), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4946 (-0.55%).

2018 Avg (October) 629.5899

2017 Avg (October) 633.0846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	599.9291	590.3927	595.3336
February	611.3816	595.1555	602.8474
March	607.1435	595.4182	600.3208
April	605.4545	592.9362	598.7145
May	607.0101	594.3378	601.9490
June	628.5764	596.4459	612.2454
July	634.8934	620.1946	627.2932
August	634.8192	618.0212	625.5216
September	632.0570	616.4989	622.9180
October	635.2236	618.5014	629.5899
November	632.4792	620.2514	626.0040
December	629.3015	616.3347	624.1267