2018 BBD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

571.7000 KRW

YEARLY LOW

527.3350 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

550.2070 KRW

2018 BBD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 571.7000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 527.3350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.3650 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.9568 to the December average rate of 561.7716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 571.7000 was down 5.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 604.5604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,858,500 KRW

2017 Average 2,826,019 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,636,675 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,825.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

570.0601

529.5837

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 538.1393, compared to 562.2747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 538.1393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 562.2747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 28.7950 KRW (High: 561.8700 / Low: 533.0750). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5350 KRW (High: 536.9350 / Low: 528.4000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.7950

January Spread (Stable) ±8.5350

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 4.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 566.6871) against the same month in 2017 (average: 566.7250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0379 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 566.6871

2017 Avg (October) 566.7250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	536.9350	528.4000	532.9568
February	548.4300	532.0550	539.8162
March	541.8750	530.4000	535.7969
April	541.1250	527.3350	534.5878
May	542.5150	532.6750	538.2410
June	561.8700	533.0750	547.4368
July	567.7550	556.6250	561.0363
August	568.6500	553.9000	560.6483
September	568.8500	555.0050	560.0282
October	571.7000	556.6500	566.6871
November	569.2300	558.2250	563.4768
December	566.3701	554.7000	561.7716