YEARLY HIGH
0.0192 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0165 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0175 MXN

2018 KRW to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0177 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0192 was up 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0187, 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 95,837 MXN
2017 Average 83,644 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 82,267 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,569.26 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0187
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to MXN 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 0.0177, compared to 0.0172 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) 0.0177
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0016 MXN (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0176). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MXN (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0171).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+15.31%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0185
2017 Avg (June) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0184 0.0174 0.0177
February 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0177 0.0170 0.0174
April 0.0175 0.0168 0.0172
May 0.0185 0.0176 0.0182
June 0.0192 0.0176 0.0185
July 0.0178 0.0166 0.0169
August 0.0172 0.0165 0.0168
September 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
October 0.0178 0.0166 0.0169
November 0.0182 0.0176 0.0179
December 0.0185 0.0176 0.0179