YEARLY HIGH
19.4550 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.3622 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4320 KMF

2018 KRW to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 19.4550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.3622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0928 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3786 to the December average rate of 0.3851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.4550 was up 4602.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4137, 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 97,274,965 KMF
2017 Average 1,930,277 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,810,782 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,464,183.00 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0845
0.3043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KMF 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 0.3779, compared to 0.4861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 19.0756 KMF (High: 19.4550 / Low: 0.3793). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 KMF (High: 0.3909 / Low: 0.3828).

November Spread (Volatile) ±19.0756
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6344 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3806), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6389 (+167.90%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0195
2017 Avg (November) 0.3806

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3852 0.3694 0.3786
February 0.3740 0.3622 0.3693
March 0.3767 0.3677 0.3726
April 0.3807 0.3716 0.3754
May 0.3929 0.3763 0.3862
June 0.3946 0.3777 0.3856
July 0.3812 0.3707 0.3754
August 0.3856 0.3739 0.3810
September 0.3826 0.3735 0.3775
October 0.3824 0.3732 0.3782
November 19.4550 0.3793 1.0195
December 0.3909 0.3828 0.3851