2018 GMD to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 GMD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the GMD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 23.8834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 21.8630.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0204 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2085 to the December average rate of 22.7131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.8834 was down 15.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 28.2541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
GMD to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.7215, compared to 23.0455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3240 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.2454 KRW (High: 23.8333 / Low: 22.5879). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4257 KRW (High: 23.0086 / Low: 22.5829).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2318 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 23.5231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.6302), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1071 (-4.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5092 | 21.8630 | 22.2085 |
| February | 23.2435 | 22.3477 | 22.8069 |
| March | 22.9432 | 22.3868 | 22.6503 |
| April | 22.9533 | 22.2551 | 22.6405 |
| May | 23.0086 | 22.5829 | 22.8228 |
| June | 23.8333 | 22.5879 | 23.1999 |
| July | 23.8834 | 23.1541 | 23.5231 |
| August | 23.6657 | 23.0672 | 23.3094 |
| September | 23.6996 | 22.5207 | 23.0776 |
| October | 23.1072 | 22.5929 | 22.9048 |
| November | 22.9844 | 22.5111 | 22.7447 |
| December | 22.8863 | 22.4246 | 22.7131 |