YEARLY HIGH
0.4571 AMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4230 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4391 AMD

2018 KRW to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.4571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.4230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0341 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4529 to the December average rate of 0.4314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4571 was up 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,285,587 AMD
2017 Average 2,134,961 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,114,966 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,620.45 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4554
0.4253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to AMD 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 0.4480, compared to 0.4302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0237 AMD (High: 0.4526 / Low: 0.4290). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 AMD (High: 0.4352 / Low: 0.4268).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4529) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0422 (+10.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4529
2017 Avg (January) 0.4107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4571 0.4477 0.4529
February 0.4521 0.4394 0.4459
March 0.4526 0.4430 0.4484
April 0.4550 0.4436 0.4500
May 0.4568 0.4455 0.4498
June 0.4526 0.4290 0.4412
July 0.4336 0.4230 0.4288
August 0.4356 0.4241 0.4299
September 0.4352 0.4268 0.4319
October 0.4354 0.4239 0.4278
November 0.4372 0.4263 0.4312
December 0.4373 0.4270 0.4314