2018 KRW to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5310 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.4033 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4723 CDF

2018 KRW to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.5310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1.4033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1277 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5022 to the December average rate of 1.4469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5310 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4951, 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 7,654,818 CDF

2017 Average 6,460,961 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 7,016,485 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 638,332.90 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5178

1.4291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to CDF 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 1.4982, compared to 1.4465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4982

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0817 CDF (High: 1.4850 / Low: 1.4033). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 CDF (High: 1.5151 / Low: 1.4881).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0817

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2957 (+24.34%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5104

2017 Avg (April) 1.2147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5189	1.4658	1.5022
February	1.5231	1.4596	1.4920
March	1.5244	1.4833	1.5092
April	1.5310	1.4915	1.5104
May	1.5151	1.4881	1.5001
June	1.5140	1.4369	1.4753
July	1.4850	1.4033	1.4441
August	1.4820	1.4296	1.4507
September	1.4745	1.4362	1.4602
October	1.4674	1.4140	1.4365
November	1.4576	1.4198	1.4403
December	1.4702	1.4260	1.4469