YEARLY HIGH
836.5365 KRW
YEARLY LOW
703.9863 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
783.9654 KRW

2018 BND to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 836.5365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 703.9863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 132.5502 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 806.5080 to the December average rate of 716.2019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 836.5365 was down 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 845.9798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,182,682 KRW
2017 Average 4,094,494 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,519,931 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 662,750.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

828.1054
706.0289
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 802.1412, compared to 765.7896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 36.3516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 802.1412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 765.7896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 115.4120 KRW (High: 824.7646 / Low: 709.3526). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.9170 KRW (High: 816.7960 / Low: 799.8789).

November Spread (Volatile) ±115.4120
April Spread (Stable) ±16.9170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 61.6825 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.6825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 792.6812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 826.8763), the exchange rate shifted by -34.1950 (-4.14%).

2018 Avg (July) 792.6812
2017 Avg (July) 826.8763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 818.9213 797.3199 806.5080
February 829.9591 811.1510 817.9324
March 825.2716 808.2832 814.6432
April 816.7960 799.8789 812.0332
May 814.3922 737.1783 796.8670
June 828.6973 715.0781 764.8633
July 836.5365 736.7106 792.6812
August 815.4123 733.2801 744.7465
September 818.2912 737.0889 758.4360
October 828.1350 789.3203 804.7874
November 824.7646 709.3526 777.8845
December 811.4343 703.9863 716.2019