2018 BOB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.8222 KRW

YEARLY LOW

152.6571 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.2560 KRW

2018 BOB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 165.8222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 152.6571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.1651 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.2164 to the December average rate of 162.5643, 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 165.8222 was down 5.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 174.6494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 829,111 KRW

2017 Average 814,730 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 763,286 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,825.39 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

165.0205

153.2342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 155.7344, compared to 162.7777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0433 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.7344

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.7777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 8.2997 KRW (High: 162.5881 / Low: 154.2883). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1964 KRW (High: 155.4875 / Low: 153.2911).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.2997

January Spread (Stable) ±2.1964

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 1.1648 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 164.0383) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.9031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1352 (+0.08%).

2018 Avg (October) 164.0383

2017 Avg (October) 163.9031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.4875	153.2911	154.2164
February	158.7513	154.0089	156.2210
March	157.0029	153.4778	155.0562
April	156.6205	152.6571	154.7495
May	156.9748	154.0061	155.7617
June	162.5881	154.2883	158.4015
July	165.1962	161.0536	162.5381
August	164.5913	160.5595	162.3464
September	164.2445	160.1497	161.9700
October	165.8222	161.0866	164.0383
November	164.8241	161.2250	163.2092
December	163.9858	159.9053	162.5643