YEARLY HIGH
17.2486 KRW
YEARLY LOW
14.3958 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3160 KRW

2018 HTG to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 17.2486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 14.3958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8528 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5264 to the December average rate of 14.7732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.2486 was down 7.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.6159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 86,243 KRW
2017 Average 87,070 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 71,979 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,263.92 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1108
14.5606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 16.6290, compared to 16.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.9364 KRW (High: 17.0582 / Low: 16.1218). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3558 KRW (High: 16.6858 / Low: 16.3300).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9364
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7463 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 16.8983) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.2380), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3396 (-7.35%).

2018 Avg (July) 16.8983
2017 Avg (July) 18.2380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7715 16.1923 16.5264
February 17.1376 16.6241 16.8316
March 16.8483 16.4224 16.6249
April 16.6858 16.3300 16.5037
May 16.8142 16.3174 16.6552
June 16.8752 16.3058 16.6325
July 17.2486 16.6089 16.8983
August 17.0582 16.1218 16.6485
September 16.4252 15.8951 16.1438
October 16.3739 15.7868 16.0345
November 15.7566 15.1767 15.5194
December 15.1968 14.3958 14.7732