2018 BMD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |