2018 BAM to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

696.2084 KRW

YEARLY LOW

638.9869 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

664.8878 KRW

2018 BAM to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 696.2084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 638.9869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.2216 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 664.3043 to the December average rate of 653.8329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 696.2084 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 697.6960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,481,042 KRW

2017 Average 3,263,569 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,194,934 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 286,107.76 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

684.9172

648.1787

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 666.3967, compared to 663.3789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 666.3967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 663.3789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 29.3249 KRW (High: 682.0565 / Low: 652.7315). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.1357 KRW (High: 676.8499 / Low: 661.7143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±29.3249

April Spread (Stable) ±15.1357

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.5952 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.5952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 681.8556) against the same month in 2017 (average: 621.7422), the exchange rate shifted by +60.1134 (+9.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 681.8556

2017 Avg (February) 621.7422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	682.0565	652.7315	664.3043
February	696.2084	674.5716	681.8556
March	684.7459	667.1698	675.5897
April	676.8499	661.7143	671.8354
May	665.1814	640.1044	651.2402
June	668.3017	638.9869	653.5551
July	691.8003	663.3117	672.0351
August	675.1739	651.9907	662.2226
September	680.0486	657.1697	669.4926
October	680.1038	659.0978	665.8824
November	672.7150	647.3478	656.8081
December	660.9775	642.7962	653.8329