YEARLY HIGH
1358.4163 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1248.9420 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1299.2695 KRW

2018 EUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1358.4163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 1248.9420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.4743 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1300.4968 to the December average rate of 1278.2701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1358.4163 was down 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 1362.5030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,792,081 KRW
2017 Average 6,385,092 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,244,710 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547,371.36 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1339.0203
1266.5716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1303.1343, compared to 1295.4048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.7296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1303.1343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1295.4048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 54.8345 KRW (High: 1304.7630 / Low: 1249.9285). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.1659 KRW (High: 1325.3466 / Low: 1299.1807).

June Spread (Volatile) ±54.8345
July Spread (Stable) ±26.1659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 39.8316 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.8316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1332.9829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1215.2111), the exchange rate shifted by +117.7718 (+9.69%).

2018 Avg (February) 1332.9829
2017 Avg (February) 1215.2111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1332.1511 1277.6006 1300.4968
February 1358.4163 1318.5835 1332.9829
March 1339.5287 1307.7476 1321.7739
April 1325.6115 1293.2662 1312.4406
May 1293.1908 1248.9420 1272.6090
June 1304.7630 1249.9285 1278.5029
July 1325.3466 1299.1807 1312.1711
August 1308.1811 1279.5954 1294.0005
September 1319.0144 1288.1839 1304.9607
October 1318.7016 1288.8788 1302.0881
November 1296.3777 1268.1803 1280.9380
December 1286.1278 1259.6655 1278.2701