YEARLY HIGH
2.0038 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.7872 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9087 KRW

2018 CRC to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.7872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2166 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8793 to the December average rate of 1.8772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0038 was down 8.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,019 KRW
2017 Average 9,991 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,936 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,082.96 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9913
1.8341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.8960, compared to 1.9214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1100 KRW (High: 1.8973 / Low: 1.7872). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 KRW (High: 1.8946 / Low: 1.8691).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0695 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.9752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+0.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.9752
2017 Avg (August) 1.9641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8946 1.8691 1.8793
February 1.9144 1.8663 1.8901
March 1.9133 1.8665 1.8848
April 1.9140 1.8605 1.8885
May 1.9184 1.8794 1.9021
June 1.9780 1.8806 1.9309
July 2.0007 1.9615 1.9782
August 2.0038 1.9465 1.9752
September 1.9580 1.9163 1.9339
October 1.9463 1.8818 1.9167
November 1.8973 1.7872 1.8472
December 1.8995 1.8413 1.8772