YEARLY HIGH
0.1236 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1106 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1171 JMD

2018 KRW to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.1106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1165 to the December average rate of 0.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1236 was up 5.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1167, 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 618,046 JMD
2017 Average 567,711 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 553,005 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,041.47 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1226
0.1114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JMD 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 0.1173, compared to 0.1170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0080 JMD (High: 0.1205 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 JMD (High: 0.1172 / Low: 0.1153).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1209) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+7.13%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1209
2017 Avg (August) 0.1129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1172 0.1153 0.1165
February 0.1183 0.1140 0.1165
March 0.1204 0.1167 0.1187
April 0.1194 0.1153 0.1167
May 0.1180 0.1157 0.1167
June 0.1198 0.1161 0.1185
July 0.1196 0.1154 0.1167
August 0.1236 0.1190 0.1209
September 0.1234 0.1202 0.1216
October 0.1205 0.1125 0.1166
November 0.1147 0.1106 0.1123
December 0.1150 0.1126 0.1138