2018 DJF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4218 KRW

YEARLY LOW

5.9181 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1877 KRW

2018 DJF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 6.4218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 5.9181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5037 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9647 to the December average rate of 6.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.4218 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.7905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,109 KRW

2017 Average 31,614 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 29,591 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,518.32 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4064

5.9245

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 6.0585, compared to 6.3168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3252 KRW (High: 6.3131 / Low: 5.9879). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0936 KRW (High: 6.0117 / Low: 5.9181).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3252

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0936

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 6.3662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.3377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+0.45%).

2018 Avg (October) 6.3662

2017 Avg (October) 6.3377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0117	5.9181	5.9647
February	6.1882	5.9842	6.0801
March	6.1212	5.9949	6.0521
April	6.1170	5.9586	6.0443
May	6.1041	5.9767	6.0595
June	6.3131	5.9879	6.1505
July	6.3793	6.2542	6.3052
August	6.3875	6.2218	6.2980
September	6.3907	6.2343	6.2894
October	6.4218	6.2527	6.3662
November	6.3940	6.2722	6.3307
December	6.3626	6.2326	6.3112