YEARLY HIGH
1143.4000 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1054.6700 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1100.4140 KRW

2018 BMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 1143.4000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 1054.6700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 88.7300 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1065.9135 to the December average rate of 1123.5432, 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 1143.4000 was down 5.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1207.0100, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,717,000 KRW
2017 Average 5,652,039 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 5,273,350 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443,650.00 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1140.1203
1059.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 1076.2785, compared to 1124.5495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.2709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1076.2785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1124.5495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 57.5900 KRW (High: 1123.7400 / Low: 1066.1500). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.0700 KRW (High: 1073.8700 / Low: 1056.8000).

June Spread (Volatile) ±57.5900
January Spread (Stable) ±17.0700

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 8.0386 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1133.3742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1133.4500), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0758 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 1133.3742
2017 Avg (October) 1133.4500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1073.8700 1056.8000 1065.9135
February 1096.8600 1064.1100 1079.6325
March 1083.7500 1060.8000 1071.5939
April 1082.2500 1054.6700 1069.1757
May 1085.0300 1065.3500 1076.4819
June 1123.7400 1066.1500 1094.8737
July 1135.5100 1113.2500 1122.0726
August 1137.3000 1107.8000 1121.2967
September 1137.7000 1110.0100 1120.0563
October 1143.4000 1113.3000 1133.3742
November 1138.4600 1116.4500 1126.9537
December 1132.7402 1109.4000 1123.5432