2018 KRW to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KRW to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KRW to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8.5090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 7.9027.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6063 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4512 to the December average rate of 8.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.5090 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.4501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KRW to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.3778, compared to 8.0792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.4398 GNF (High: 8.4753 / Low: 8.0355). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1196 GNF (High: 8.5090 / Low: 8.3894).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1874 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.4512) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.9255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5257 (+6.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5090 | 8.3894 | 8.4512 |
| February | 8.4646 | 8.2052 | 8.3436 |
| March | 8.4842 | 8.3110 | 8.4064 |
| April | 8.5085 | 8.3420 | 8.4367 |
| May | 8.4651 | 8.2993 | 8.3758 |
| June | 8.4753 | 8.0355 | 8.2529 |
| July | 8.1243 | 7.9683 | 8.0654 |
| August | 8.1691 | 7.9510 | 8.0692 |
| September | 8.2218 | 7.9942 | 8.0946 |
| October | 8.1472 | 7.9027 | 8.0135 |
| November | 8.1931 | 7.9736 | 8.0840 |
| December | 8.2716 | 8.0570 | 8.1486 |