2018 KRW to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1066 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0967 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1004 JPY

2018 KRW to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 0.0967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1041 to the December average rate of 0.0998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1066 was up 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1056, 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 533,015 JPY

2017 Average 496,214 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 483,318 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,696.80 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1046

0.0984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to JPY 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 0.1010, compared to 0.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0053 JPY (High: 0.1066 / Low: 0.1013). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 JPY (High: 0.1005 / Low: 0.0983).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1041) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+6.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1041

2017 Avg (January) 0.0973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1066	0.1013	0.1041
February	0.1021	0.0982	0.0999
March	0.1004	0.0967	0.0989
April	0.1022	0.0993	0.1006
May	0.1030	0.0999	0.1019
June	0.1033	0.0981	0.1006
July	0.1005	0.0983	0.0993
August	0.1007	0.0972	0.0990
September	0.1025	0.0977	0.1000
October	0.1024	0.0980	0.0995
November	0.1017	0.0993	0.1005
December	0.1024	0.0981	0.0998