YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0029 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 BRL

2018 KRW to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0030 to the December average rate of 0.0035, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0038 was up 20.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0031, 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 18,752 BRL
2017 Average 14,131 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 14,732 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,019.98 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0037
0.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to BRL 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 0.0032, compared to 0.0034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 BRL (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BRL (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0034).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0037) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0028), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+32.41%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0037
2017 Avg (September) 0.0028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
February 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
April 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
May 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
June 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
July 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
August 0.0037 0.0033 0.0035
September 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
October 0.0036 0.0032 0.0033
November 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
December 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035