YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 BBD

2018 KRW to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0019 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0019, 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 9,482 BBD
2017 Average 8,851 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,746 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.79 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0019
0.0018
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KRW to BBD 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0019).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0019) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+6.02%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0019
2017 Avg (April) 0.0018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
March 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
April 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
May 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
June 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
July 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
December 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018