2018 BGN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

695.4547 KRW

YEARLY LOW

638.6753 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

664.2495 KRW

2018 BGN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 695.4547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 638.6753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.7794 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 664.9183 to the December average rate of 653.4832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 695.4547 was down 0.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 698.3574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,477,273 KRW

2017 Average 3,264,425 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,193,376 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,897.05 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

684.8365

647.8573

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 666.2970, compared to 662.2020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 666.2970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 662.2020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 28.4022 KRW (High: 667.0775 / Low: 638.6753). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.6687 KRW (High: 677.8973 / Low: 664.2286).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.4022

July Spread (Stable) ±13.6687

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 20.0040 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 681.7549) against the same month in 2017 (average: 621.3786), the exchange rate shifted by +60.3764 (+9.72%).

2018 Avg (February) 681.7549

2017 Avg (February) 621.3786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	680.1211	653.5446	664.9183
February	695.4547	674.0981	681.7549
March	684.9683	667.5187	675.6119
April	676.8191	661.0364	670.9429
May	660.9648	639.0743	650.9389
June	667.0775	638.6753	653.6148
July	677.8973	664.2286	670.6860
August	669.4850	654.4126	661.4526
September	674.2965	658.6666	667.1904
October	673.5609	658.9941	665.6181
November	662.6683	647.6852	654.7820
December	658.1341	643.6080	653.4832