YEARLY HIGH
0.0372 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0254 ARS

2018 KRW to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 88.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0372 was up 107.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0180, 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 185,962 ARS
2017 Average 73,321 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 86,627 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,335.18 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0361
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to ARS 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 0.0200, compared to 0.0307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0105 ARS (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0242). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0186).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+126.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0344
2017 Avg (September) 0.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0173 0.0178
February 0.0188 0.0178 0.0184
March 0.0191 0.0186 0.0189
April 0.0192 0.0187 0.0189
May 0.0234 0.0192 0.0219
June 0.0259 0.0233 0.0243
July 0.0259 0.0241 0.0246
August 0.0347 0.0242 0.0266
September 0.0372 0.0328 0.0344
October 0.0355 0.0314 0.0327
November 0.0346 0.0312 0.0323
December 0.0342 0.0329 0.0336