2018 KMF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7612 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.0514 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6318 KRW

2018 KMF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 2.7612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7098 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6422 to the December average rate of 2.5965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7612 was down 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,806 KRW

2017 Average 12,971 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 257 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,549.19 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7267

2.5018

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.6470, compared to 2.6166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.5847 KRW (High: 2.6361 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0542 KRW (High: 2.6126 / Low: 2.5584).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.5847

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0542

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1238 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7080) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2389 (+9.67%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7080

2017 Avg (February) 2.4691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7070	2.5959	2.6422
February	2.7612	2.6738	2.7080
March	2.7196	2.6547	2.6839
April	2.6913	2.6270	2.6639
May	2.6575	2.5449	2.5900
June	2.6475	2.5344	2.5940
July	2.6976	2.6230	2.6637
August	2.6748	2.5932	2.6248
September	2.6776	2.6138	2.6494
October	2.6798	2.6154	2.6444
November	2.6361	0.0514	2.5206
December	2.6126	2.5584	2.5965