2018 ETB to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.3486 KRW

YEARLY LOW

38.3759 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.7685 KRW

2018 ETB to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 41.3486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 38.3759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9727 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8287 to the December average rate of 39.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.3486 was down 23.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.7427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 206,743 KRW

2017 Average 237,266 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 191,880 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,863.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

40.8848

38.6418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 39.1347, compared to 40.4022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1347

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.0614 KRW (High: 40.7794 / Low: 38.7180). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6995 KRW (High: 39.4008 / Low: 38.7013).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0614

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6995

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 40.6532) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.0283), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3751 (-7.67%).

2018 Avg (October) 40.6532

2017 Avg (October) 44.0283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.1493	38.3759	38.8287
February	39.8356	38.6800	39.2573
March	39.5580	38.4906	38.9688
April	39.2882	38.3892	38.9070
May	39.4008	38.7013	39.1186
June	40.7794	38.7180	39.7280
July	41.1309	40.4156	40.6978
August	41.1623	40.1078	40.5682
September	41.0146	39.7907	40.3941
October	41.3486	40.0356	40.6532
November	40.7875	39.7723	40.2528
December	40.4280	39.2637	39.8470