2018 HNL to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.6734 KRW

YEARLY LOW

44.5397 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.0174 KRW

2018 HNL to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 48.6734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 44.5397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1337 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.1098 to the December average rate of 46.3139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.6734 was down 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.4619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243,367 KRW

2017 Average 240,856 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 222,698 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,668.72 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.2621

44.9141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 45.3902, compared to 46.6447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.6447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.0282 KRW (High: 48.6734 / Low: 45.6453). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6683 KRW (High: 45.4756 / Low: 44.8073).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.0282

January Spread (Stable) ±0.6683

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 0.6391 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.3139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 45.8268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4871 (+1.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.3139

2017 Avg (December) 45.8268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.4756	44.8073	45.1098
February	46.6363	45.0309	45.7458
March	45.8527	44.8546	45.3519
April	45.7451	44.5833	45.1690
May	45.6419	44.9458	45.2804
June	46.8121	44.5397	45.6841
July	47.3330	46.3854	46.7902
August	47.3087	46.1847	46.7018
September	47.3504	46.0648	46.5683
October	47.6152	46.2187	47.0665
November	47.1901	45.8479	46.4273
December	48.6734	45.6453	46.3139