YEARLY HIGH
0.0659 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0621 INR

2018 KRW to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.0659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0597 to the December average rate of 0.0630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0659 was up 10.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0599, 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 329,503 INR
2017 Average 288,010 INR
Yearly Trough Low 293,793 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,709.64 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0655
0.0592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to INR 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 0.0610, compared to 0.0632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 INR (High: 0.0653 / Low: 0.0622). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 INR (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0650) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+13.19%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0650
2017 Avg (October) 0.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0602 0.0593 0.0597
February 0.0605 0.0588 0.0597
March 0.0613 0.0600 0.0607
April 0.0624 0.0606 0.0614
May 0.0635 0.0619 0.0627
June 0.0629 0.0610 0.0619
July 0.0619 0.0605 0.0612
August 0.0637 0.0607 0.0620
September 0.0653 0.0636 0.0644
October 0.0659 0.0641 0.0650
November 0.0653 0.0622 0.0638
December 0.0641 0.0621 0.0630