2018 HTG to KRW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |