YEARLY HIGH
0.0161 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0145 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0153 MDL

2018 KRW to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0161 was down 8.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0177, 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 80,682 MDL
2017 Average 81,568 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 72,732 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,950.02 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0160
0.0147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MDL 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 0.0155, compared to 0.0150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 MDL (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0152).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0159) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-6.33%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0159
2017 Avg (January) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159
February 0.0157 0.0152 0.0154
March 0.0157 0.0152 0.0155
April 0.0155 0.0152 0.0154
May 0.0157 0.0153 0.0155
June 0.0158 0.0151 0.0154
July 0.0152 0.0147 0.0149
August 0.0151 0.0145 0.0148
September 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
October 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
November 0.0153 0.0150 0.0152
December 0.0154 0.0151 0.0153