2018 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3141 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.2614 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.8648 KRW

2018 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 11.3141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 10.2614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0527 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3616 to the December average rate of 10.9944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3141 was down 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.7769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,570 KRW

2017 Average 54,663 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 51,307 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,263.37 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2971

10.2766

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 10.6272, compared to 11.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5583 KRW (High: 11.1149 / Low: 10.5565). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2122 KRW (High: 10.7903 / Low: 10.5781).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5583

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1967 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 11.2121) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2542 (+2.32%).

2018 Avg (October) 11.2121

2017 Avg (October) 10.9579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4921	10.2614	10.3616
February	10.8708	10.5064	10.6465
March	10.7384	10.4874	10.5933
April	10.8240	10.4319	10.6275
May	10.7903	10.5781	10.6959
June	11.1149	10.5565	10.8385
July	11.2861	11.0268	11.1481
August	11.2906	10.9956	11.1374
September	11.2928	11.0152	11.1065
October	11.3141	11.0173	11.2121
November	11.1162	10.8989	11.0154
December	11.0955	10.8181	10.9944