2018 KRW to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8533 KPW

YEARLY LOW

0.7871 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8184 KPW

2018 KRW to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.8533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 0.7871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0662 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8444 to the December average rate of 0.8011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8533 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8436, 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 4,266,737 KPW

2017 Average 3,982,790 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 3,935,631 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,106.89 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8494

0.7891

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to KPW 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 0.8363, compared to 0.8004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0433 KPW (High: 0.8442 / Low: 0.8009). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 KPW (High: 0.8516 / Low: 0.8381).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0433

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.8418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0478 (+6.02%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.8418

2017 Avg (April) 0.7940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8516	0.8381	0.8444
February	0.8458	0.8205	0.8337
March	0.8484	0.8304	0.8399
April	0.8533	0.8316	0.8418
May	0.8448	0.8295	0.8361
June	0.8442	0.8009	0.8223
July	0.8084	0.7926	0.8021
August	0.8124	0.7913	0.8027
September	0.8108	0.7911	0.8036
October	0.8084	0.7871	0.7941
November	0.8061	0.7905	0.7986
December	0.8112	0.7945	0.8011