2018 FKP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1539.6599 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1410.0114 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1468.3926 KRW

2018 FKP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1539.6599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1410.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 129.6485 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1473.0874 to the December average rate of 1423.3545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1539.6599 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 1540.3086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,698,299 KRW

2017 Average 7,281,808 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 7,050,057 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 648,242.41 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1516.6533

1414.8728

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1481.0610, compared to 1455.7242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3368 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1481.0610

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1455.7242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 80.7398 KRW (High: 1519.6613 / Low: 1438.9214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.8792 KRW (High: 1432.8905 / Low: 1410.0114).

January Spread (Volatile) ±80.7398

December Spread (Stable) ±22.8792

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 53.8744 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -53.8744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1508.1716) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1424.8752), the exchange rate shifted by +83.2964 (+5.85%).

2018 Avg (February) 1508.1716

2017 Avg (February) 1424.8752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1519.6613	1438.9214	1473.0874
February	1539.6599	1493.9328	1508.1716
March	1533.2237	1475.8330	1497.0306
April	1535.0760	1469.7796	1503.3040
May	1467.6563	1429.4254	1449.4296
June	1480.5009	1426.8746	1455.3426
July	1495.7653	1460.4654	1478.3583
August	1469.6733	1425.6520	1442.9439
September	1482.8085	1434.2150	1460.5840
October	1509.8595	1447.0935	1475.3365
November	1473.6889	1429.1363	1453.7678
December	1432.8905	1410.0114	1423.3545