YEARLY HIGH
39.5687 IRR
YEARLY LOW
33.4100 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.9344 IRR

2018 KRW to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 39.5687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 33.4100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1586 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8144 to the December average rate of 37.6106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 39.5687 was up 18.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.4014, 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 197,843,423 IRR
2017 Average 146,335,551 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 167,050,244 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,793,179.28 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.1880
33.3259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to IRR 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 35.7705, compared to 38.0983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.7705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 4.6991 IRR (High: 39.3839 / Low: 34.6848). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7358 IRR (High: 38.0640 / Low: 37.3282).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.6991
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0228 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 38.6995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 28.7168), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9827 (+34.76%).

2018 Avg (June) 38.6995
2017 Avg (June) 28.7168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5667 33.4100 33.8144
February 34.8212 33.6962 34.3330
March 35.4431 34.4462 34.9939
April 35.6647 34.6067 35.0854
May 39.3839 34.6848 37.6968
June 39.5687 37.8849 38.6995
July 39.3756 38.0896 38.5711
August 39.2659 37.9531 38.6391
September 38.9029 37.9395 38.5412
October 38.7710 37.1672 37.5184
November 38.0640 37.3282 37.7096
December 38.3049 37.1709 37.6106